Applied AI Engineer

Role Number: 200689594Team: Hardware, Machine Learning and AILocation: CupertinoPosted: 2026-10-28SummaryImagine building AI infrastructure at Apple — systems that power how products are made, how engineers think, and ultimately how hundreds of millions of people experience technology every day.Here is your opportunity to join an engineering team moving Apple's algorithms programs into the AI era. We are developing AI systems that enhance the way engineers work by incorporating human judgment and integrating with data and tools. Our aim is to seamlessly incorporate AI into our processes.We are looking for a software engineer who thrives at the intersection of data systems, AI tooling, and developer experience. You'll design and build platforms that connect AI to the deep organizational context it needs to be genuinely useful — and put those capabilities directly into the hands of the engineers shipping Apple's next-generation sensing technologies. Some of what you build will power internal workflows; some may evolve into products and tools that reach far beyond our team.DescriptionYou will work alongside machine learning scientists, algorithm engineers, hardware teams, designers, and human factors researchers to build the AI-native platforms and data systems that accelerate how Apple ships its next generation of devices. We're a small, high-impact group with an ambitious roadmap — you'll have outsized influence on the architecture and direction of what we build.The algorithms behind Apple's most beloved features span software, hardware, and design — and the AI infrastructure you build will serve all of them. You'll be at the center of a uniquely cross-functional environment where world-class talent in each discipline depends on the platforms you create to move faster and make better decisions. The best ideas here have a way of starting as internal tools and growing into something bigger — you'll help shape that trajectory.You might have built a chatbot that needed to reason over internal docs, designed an agent that orchestrated multi-step tool calls, or created a pipeline that turned unstructured data into searchable knowledge. What matters is that you've gone beyond tutorials — you've shipped AI-powered tools that real users depend on.Minimum QualificationsBS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Engineering, or related degree3+ years of s relevant industry expeienceProficiency in Python and at least one of: Swift, TypeScript, or another systems-level languageExperience designing and building backend services, data pipelines, or platform infrastructureHands-on experience building with modern AI/agent frameworksStrong software architecture and API design sensibilities — you think in systems, not scriptsExperience building retrieval pipelines (RAG, embeddings, vector search) or knowledge retrieval systemsStrong communicator who works effectively across disciplinesExperience evaluating and iterating on AI system outputs — you've built evaluation pipelines, measured quality, and know that shipping AI means shipping feedback loopsSharp problem-solving instincts and a bias toward shippingPreferred QualificationsMS or PhD n Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Engineering, or related degreeExperience building macOS or iOS client applicationsBackground in workflow orchestration, experiment tracking, or reproducibility toolingExperience designing data models, storage layers, or integration APIs for complex domainsExperience integrating LLMs with external tools and APIs (tool-use patterns, MCP, function calling) or building custom integrations between LLMs and external systemsFamiliarity with access-controlled or policy-aware data systemsExperience with vector databases or embedding pipelines (Pinecone, Chroma, pgvector, or similar)Track record building developer tools, CLIs, or internal platforms that engineers rely on dailyExperience with cloud AI services (AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, Google Vertex AI) or self-hosted model servingContributions to open-source projects in AI/ML infrastructureComfort navigating large, established codebases and shipping iteratively within themPay & BenefitsAt 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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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 BenefitsNote: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.EEO StatementApple 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 applicantAccessibilityAt 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 workplaceLearn about reasonable accommodations for job applicantsApplication DeadlineApple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.