AIML - iOS Software Engineer, Answers, Knowledge & Information (AKI)

AIML - iOS Software Engineer, Answers, Knowledge & Information (AKI)

The Answers, Knowledge, and Intelligence team is seeking a software engineer to build and maintain core infrastructure powering on-device search technologies across Apple's ecosystem. In this role, you'll collaborate with world-class teams in machine learning, natural language processing, and platform infrastructure to deliver private, fast, and intelligent user experiences. Your work will directly impact how users interact with information across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and more. Join us and help shape the future of on-device intelligence at Apple, where performance, privacy, and intelligent user experiences are at the heart of everything we build!

As an Infrastructure Engineer on our team, you will play a critical role in supporting the on-device foundation for Apple's search capabilities. You'll contribute to scalable, modular, and privacy-preserving infrastructure, working closely with teams across NLP, application frameworks, and OS technologies to ensure seamless integration across all Apple platforms. Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and maintaining robust infrastructure for on-device search systems.
• Building durable and reusable components with long-term evolution in mind.
• Collaborating across teams to adapt and optimize ML/NLP technologies for Apple's software stack.
• Ensuring user privacy by using Apple's secure and on-device architecture.

We value engineers who are passionate about infrastructure, enthusiastic about cross-functional collaboration, and motivated by the challenges of working at scale!

Minimum qualifications include:

• 2+ years of experience in Swift, Objective-C, or C++
• Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or similar
• Proficiency in automating workflows and deployment tasks
• Capable of analyzing and debugging large-scale systems and datasets
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience developing for Apple platforms
• Familiarity with profiling tools and performance optimization techniques
• Background in search, indexing, or natural language processing technologies
• Experience working on privacy-preserving infrastructure and on-device ML

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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.

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 At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You'll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong. Learn about accessibility in Apple's workplace Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.