Software Engineer, Hardware Tools & AI Systems

Apple Inc.

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Apple Inc. seeks a Software Engineer to join Hardware Engineering Operations.

You will design and maintain internal web applications, APIs, and data pipelines that empower AI-enabled engineering tools and workflows, bridging software and hardware to support Apple's product lifecycle. Collaborate with hardware and software teams, lead design discussions, and contribute across the full software lifecycle with modern CI/CD practices.

Qualifications

4 years of experience developing software applications, particularly in JVM languages.
4 years of experience gathering and defining software requirements and have consistently demonstrated success delivering complex software as an individual contributor within cross-functional teams.
Developed multi-tier web applications using modern frameworks, Spring or Java EE technologies, and RESTful services.
You thrive in hands-on development and are adept at tackling complex engineering problems.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain web applications, MCP (Model Context Protocol) services, and APIs that fuel AI-enabled applications and engineering tools.
Collaborate with hardware and software teams to create secure, scalable interfaces connecting data pipelines, simulation environments, and machine learning services.
Work with partners to define requirements, build proof-of-concepts, implement new features, and maintain production systems.
Lead design discussions, set technical direction within project areas, and ensure solutions are both scalable and maintainable.
Contribute throughout the full software lifecycle—from design and implementation to testing, deployment, and continuous improvement—using agile development and modern CI/CD practices.