AI Application Engineer
Are you excited about using AI/ML models to drive innovation across disciplines? Are you passionate about developing intelligent agents that transform how engineering decisions are made? If so, please come and join us!
We are a multi-functional team focused on building platforms and tools that enhance the engineering design processes behind millions of Apple products-including iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, Vision Pro, and more. This is a unique opportunity to apply your AI/ML expertise and software development skills to have a real impact at scale.
Description
We are seeking a top-tier AI Application Engineer with strong architectural thinking, deep AI/ML knowledge, and robust software development skills to help design, build, and deploy intelligent systems powered by machine learning and large language models (LLMs).
In this role, you'll work at the intersection of applied AI and software engineering-translating ground breaking research into practical, scalable tools. You'll take ideas from feasibility studies and rapid prototypes to production-ready solutions with intuitive, high-quality user experiences. Your contributions will shape how engineering teams make faster, smarter decisions across many Apple hardware programs.","responsibilities":"Serve as a founding engineer to shape the project's technical foundation.
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Partner with hardware teams to define AI product features and scope.
Benchmark, adapt, and integrate AI/ML models into existing software systems.
Architect and implement the end-to-end software solution.
Deploy and support AI tools for hardware engineering teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on experience developing AI-powered applications
Experience designing and deploying agentic AI systems
Extensive knowledge with popular LLMs such as Gemini, Claude, and GPT
Experience with ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn)
Demonstrated ability to bring innovative AI research into production systems
Hands-on experience with cloud services and containerization technologies
Additional experience in Java or C++ is a plus
Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Minimum Qualifications
Strong understanding of generative AI models, particularly large language models (LLMs)
Proficiency in Python
Excellent software engineering skills, versed in modular and object-oriented design methodology and general SW standard processes
BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
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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