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Senior Systems Engineer - Special Projects

2 days ago Cupertino, CA

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together to do great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. We'd love to work with you.

Description

This team nurtures state-of-the-art intelligence ideas into powerful, usable features and systems. We work with the latest AI research and our talented research teams to build innovative implementations of those ideas on Apple platforms. We discuss, debate, and iterate to quickly find out what works, what doesn't, and what will make of the most magical user experience. We're a small, nimble team, with varied skills, that's collaborates to make the best products","responsibilities":"Research, discuss, and debate the latest in intelligence capabilities across the industry, and the ways those capabilities could form the foundation of future Apple features and products. Including which ones are not a good fit.

Work with ML research teams to build implementations of cutting edge research on Apple platforms.

Integrate LLMs into existing systems to provide seamless intelligence-powered features and capabilities

Create robust, scalable architectures for systems that handle data orchestration for AI features

Be able to quickly build an idea so you and the team can work with hands-on products. Then iterate on the best of those prototypes.

Build tools that help make complex AI systems observable, understandable and debuggable

Preferred Qualifications

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Proficiency JavaScript and Python

Experience with or a strong understanding of Generative AI, LLMs, Agentic Systems, or RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) workflows

Experience integrating LLMs into existing systems

Experience with API design, both for other engineers to use, but also for AI systems.

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of proven experience in software development. Ideally on Apple platforms.

Strong proficiency in Swift and/or Objective-C

Deep experience with tools, frameworks, and design patterns common used on Apple platforms

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 .

Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA
Job ID: apple-200643909-0836_rxr-660
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-02-02T19:07:24

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion

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