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AI Application Engineer

Apple • San Diego, CA • 1d ago

San Diego, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Oct 10, 2025

Role Number: 200624368-3543

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 proto@types 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.

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.

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

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

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 $171,600 and $302,200, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.Learn more about the E-Verify program (https://www.apple.com/jobs/pdf/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf) .

Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .

Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .

Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you're applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines applicable in your area.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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