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Sr Software Engineer - Applied Intelligence

Santa Clara, CAOnsiteFull TimeSeniorPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • iOS
  • macOS
  • software solutions
  • frameworks
  • UI
  • services
  • cross functionally
  • engineers
  • designers
  • ML engineers

Nice to have

  • product focus
  • end user experience
  • software quality
  • ownership
  • platform capabilities
  • search technologies

Role summary

The Applied Intelligence team is seeking an experienced software engineer to build applications that integrate intelligent capabilities into Siri, search, and new products. This role involves working across the full stack, with a focus on iOS or macOS development, and integrating machine learning and AI technologies into production experiences. Collaboration with ML engineers and a strong understanding of modern AI systems are critical. The ideal candidate will have a track record of shipping products, working cross-functionally, and a deep technical understanding of platform capabilities.

The Applied Intelligence team, part of AI, Search & Knowledge Platforms, builds applications that bring intelligent capabilities to people through Siri, search, and new surfaces that haven't shipped yet. We work across the full stack, from native apps and prototyping tools to server integrations, with teams across Apple. There is a huge opportunity in bringing intelligent capabilities to personal data in a way that is secure, private, and only possible in the Apple ecosystem.

Description


We are looking for an experienced software engineer who can work broadly across the stack and adapt as priorities shift. Ideally you have deep technical understanding of iOS or macOS, experience building systems that use the full capabilities of the platform, and the ability to integrate machine learning and AI technologies into production experiences. A strong understanding of modern AI systems and the ability to collaborate closely with ML engineers will be critical. Having strong technical opinions, a bias toward experimentation, and the focus to deliver on time are key to being successful here.

Minimum Qualifications


6+ years of experience building software solutions (frameworks, UI, services) for iOS or macOS Track record of working cross functionally with engineers, designers, and ML engineers to ship products Demonstrated ability to work across the full stack (UI, application logic, networking/services) BS or MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Preferred Qualifications


Strong product focus and ability to advocate for the end user experience Deep understanding of and strong opinions on software quality Comfortable taking ownership and driving quality end to end Experience building software that makes full use of platform capabilities Familiarity with search technologies, information retrieval, or knowledge systems Familiarity with ML concepts or experience integrating ML models into applications

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    Architect a key-value store for distributed systems.

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  • 4

    Design a system to schedule jobs in a distributed environment

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  • 5

    What is an API and how does it work?

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