Senior Software Engineer, On-Device Health Agentic Systems
We are seeking a highly innovative and experienced Software Engineer to join our team, focused on pioneering the next generation of intelligent, on-device experiences!
Our team presents an excellent opportunity to lead the development of a complex system that bridges the gap between powerful LLMs and the resource-constrained environment of mobile devices. Our work directly impacts the core functionality of our products, enabling new, seamless user workflows and intelligent interactions!
Are you ready to leave an enduring mark on the world of technology and deliver groundbreaking Apple products?
Description
In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and deploying Agentic Large Language Model (LLM) features that run directly on Apple devices and servers. You will work on a mission-critical system that empowers users with intelligent, context-aware, and autonomous capabilities, all while prioritizing user privacy and on-device performance.","responsibilities":"Architect and Develop Agentic Systems: Design and build the core architecture for on-device agents and the tools they will use. This includes creating the agentic reasoning and planning layer, the on-device tool registry, and the data-flow pipelines
On-Device LLM Integration: Integrate on-device LLMs to run efficiently on iOS devices, managing memory, power consumption, and compute resources
Hybrid On-Device/PCC Architecture: Engineer a seamless system that can execute agentic workflows and tool calls both on the user's device and on a personal computer, ensuring a consistent and reliable user experience across platforms
On-Device Data and Input Integration: Design and build robust integrations with on-device databases (e.g., Core Data, SQLite), and other device inputs like user location, motion data, and sensor data, to provide rich context for the agents
Tool Building and Management: Create a flexible and scalable "tooling" framework that allows agents to interact with various applications and data sources on the device (e.g., health, location, calendar, etc.)
Performance and Privacy Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize the performance of the on-device agents, focusing on latency, battery life, and resource usage. Ensure all data handling adheres to the highest standards of user privacy and security
Technical Leadership: Serve as a technical leader within the team, providing guidance and mentorship to other engineers, participating in code reviews, and helping to set the technical roadmap for the agentic systems
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product managers, UX designers, and ML researchers to translate product requirements into technical specifications and deliver high-quality, impactful features
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with on-device LLMs or other on-device ML models (e.g., using Core ML, TensorFlow Lite, or PyTorch Mobile)
Hands-on experience with agentic frameworks or tool-use architectures (e.g., LangChain, custom agents)
Strong skills in Swift (desired) and at least one other object-oriented programming language
Experience with on-device databases (e.g., Core Data, Realm, SQLite)
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Experience with multi-platform development or building systems that operate across different operating systems
Knowledge of model quantization, pruning, and other on-device optimization techniques
Experience with distributed systems and client-server communication
A track record of leading complex technical projects from concept to launch
A passion for building innovative user experiences
Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills
The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment where you are building a new and emerging technology
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a significant focus on mobile development (iOS)
Proven experience building and shipping complex, high-performance applications that run on-device
Strong understanding of mobile system fundamentals, including concurrency, memory management, and power optimization
Experience or strong interest in AI/ML concepts, particularly in the areas of Large Language Models, agentic systems, and MLOps
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