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Sr. Software Engineer, Siri Speech

7 days ago Cupertino, CA

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Apple Intelligence has a transformative impact on our customers worldwide, and the Speech team is at the forefront of this technology revolution. As a software engineer on the Siri speech team, you will be an important member of a diverse and passionate group of engineers and scientists dedicated to building the foundational technologies that power meaningful experiences across Apple's ecosystem, from Siri, dictation, and captioning to accessibility features and third-party apps.

Description

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and development of the next-generation Speech-to-Text APIs. In this role, you will be at the intersection of software engineering, machine learning, and product design. You will drive the technical strategy to integrate cutting-edge ML and generative AI capabilities into elegant, scalable, developer-friendly APIs.

This is a highly technical role requiring strong technical leadership and the ability to partner effectively across teams and functions.

","responsibilities":"Lead design and development of Apple's public Swift Speech APIs

Drive the technical roadmap for API evolution, focusing on integrating advancements in ML technology.

Collaborate closely with ML research scientists to productionize state-of-the-art speech models.

Partner with teams across Apple to build cohesive and impactful user experiences leveraging speech technology.

Champion software engineering best practices, coding standards, architectural patterns, and API design standards.

Mentor and guide other engineers on the team, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or other equivalent technical field

Background in building applications on constrained hardware systems (limited memory, processing, and power)

Experience integrating speech recognition or other machine learning technologies

Minimum Qualifications

Software engineering experience with strong programming skills in Swift and/or Objective-C (5+ years)

Experience utilizing Swift to build well-documented, easy-to-use APIs

Strong software architecture skills

Demonstrated experience planning and delivering software projects with and for cross-functional teams

Outstanding communication skills

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 .

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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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.

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Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA
Job ID: apple-200643118-0836_rxr-661
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-02-07T19:11:57

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