Sr. Software Engineer, Siri Speech

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 181,100 - 318,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and development of next-generation Speech-to-Text APIs in Cupertino, California. The role emphasizes integrating cutting-edge machine learning and generative AI capabilities into scalable, developer-friendly APIs.

Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in software engineering, strong programming skills in Swift and/or Objective-C, and a background in building applications leveraging ML technologies. Apple offers a competitive compensation package, including stock opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience with strong programming in Swift and/or Objective-C.
• Experience in building well-documented APIs using Swift.
• Strong skills in software architecture planning and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of Apple’s public Swift Speech APIs.
• Drive technical roadmap focusing on API evolution with ML technology.
• Collaborate with ML scientists to productionize speech models.

Skills

Swift programming

Objective-C programming

Software architecture

API design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Machine Learning and AI

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Come join us and do your best work. Here at Apple, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. Apple Intelligence has a transformative impact on our customers worldwide, and the Speech team is at the forefront of this technology revolution. As a software engineer on the Siri speech team, you will be an important member of a diverse and passionate group of engineers and scientists dedicated to building the foundational technologies that power meaningful experiences across Apple’s ecosystem, from Siri, dictation, and captioning to accessibility features and third-party apps.

Description

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and development of the next-generation Speech-to-Text APIs. In this role, you will be at the intersection of software engineering, machine learning, and product design. You will drive the technical strategy to integrate cutting‑edge ML and generative AI capabilities into elegant, scalable, developer‑friendly APIs. This is a highly technical role requiring strong technical leadership and the ability to partner effectively across teams and functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of Apple’s public Swift Speech APIs
• Drive the technical roadmap for API evolution, focusing on integrating advancements in ML technology.
• Collaborate closely with ML research scientists to productionize state‑of‑the‑art speech models.
• Partner with teams across Apple to build cohesive and impactful user experiences leveraging speech technology.
• Champion software engineering best practices, coding standards, architectural patterns, and API design standards.
• Mentor and guide other engineers on the team, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

Minimum Qualifications

• Software engineering experience with strong programming skills in Swift and/or Objective‑C (5+ years)
• Experience utilizing Swift to build well‑documented, easy‑to‑use APIs
• Strong software architecture skills
• Demonstrated experience planning and delivering software projects with and for cross‑functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or other equivalent technical field
• Background in building applications on constrained hardware systems (limited memory, processing, and power)
• Experience integrating speech recognition or other machine learning technologies

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $181,100 and $318,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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