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AIML - Sofware Engineer, Answers, Knowledge & Intelligence (AKI)

Santa Clara, California, United States

Machine Learning and AI

Summary

Posted: Jul 03, 2025

Role Number: 200611869

Do you want to enhance Apple products and create captivating experiences for our customers? Answers, Knowledge and Intelligence team assists hundreds of millions of people in finding the information they seek.

We are a group of engineers responsible for information intelligence at Apple. We build systems to connect Apple users to information as part of the wider Apple Intelligence initiative. You will work closely with our machine learning and product teams to deliver innovative features combining groundbreaking software and innovative ML techniques that can provide value to millions of users in Apple products.

Description

As a member of our fast-paced group, you'll have the unique and rewarding opportunity to shape upcoming products from Apple. Our team includes individuals with diverse backgrounds, including distributed systems engineers, software engineers with expertise in designing and managing real-time data ingestion pipelines, and applied machine learning engineers with a focus on ML and LLMs. We are looking for people with experience in creating rich user interfaces powered by sophisticated, high performance backend systems and candidates with applied machine learning experience systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors in Computer Science or related field

• Proficiency in programming languages like C/C++, or Python.

• Working knowledge of Data Structures & Algorithms (arrays, linked lists, trees, heaps, etc.)

• System Design – Understanding of scalable system design, databases, and caching strategies

• Software Development & Engineering

• Familiarity with coding best practices, debugging, and testing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with implementing or optimizing search functionality in applications

• Advance degree in Computer Science with focus on Algorithms, Data Structures, Machine Learning

• Strong understanding of algorithms and data structures, including their design, analysis, and real-world applications (e.g., graph algorithms, dynamic programming, hashing, trees, and search algorithms)

• Experience building complex software systems with a focus on scalability, performance, and maintainability

Pay & Benefits

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.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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