AI Software Engineer - Interlinked

Imagine the innovations you can build with the power of AI. The Interlinked team, within Apple's Security Engineering & Architecture organization, is building intelligent frameworks, tools, and automation to redefine how Apple works. We're a small team of highly-passionate engineers who thrive in a fast-paced environment, driven by unique and novel challenges, and deliver products and experiences that go beyond what traditional automation could do.

Description

Help us build the tools, automation, and framework that will redefine the way Apple works. As an AI Software Engineer, you'll lead the development of key parts of this effort, tackle impactful challenges, and productize these tools for all of Apple. This is your opportunity to see your ideas make a tangible difference, pushing the boundaries of AI, and ship productivity tools to thousands of users. In this role, you will: - Design and develop the AI foundation framework that powers cutting edge AI tools at Apple. - Build elegantly-designed performant tools using the framework to augment and automate high-impact use cases. - Collaborate with teams across Apple to integrate your solutions into existing workflows and systems. - Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI and contribute to the development of our team's technical roadmap. - Support 50,000+ users in evolving their use cases and ensuring successful adoption of AI tools across the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong experience in building high-quality tools in Python, Java, Swift, and front-end development in React.
• Ability to deliver proven work on tight schedules.
• Highly familiar with common AI capabilities, such as function calling and RAG.
• You are meticulous and obsessive about details and quality of user experience, setting an exceptionally high bar for the tools our team builds.
• Background in production deployment via Kubernetes, Docker, and monitoring via tools, such as Splunk.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. This role involves close collaboration with engineers, managers, leaders, and teams across Apple to drive the product adoption and use cases.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 or more years of relevant industry experience in developing and deploying secure, novel tools and automation, with recent experience in applied AI.

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.

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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Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA

Job ID: apple-200616411-0836

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-17T19:07:08