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Gen AI Software Engineer

Austin, Texas, United StatesOnsiteFull Time$147,400–$272,100 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Role summary

Apple is seeking a Gen AI Software Engineer to design and build generative AI systems and agentic workflows. This role involves creating AI-driven solutions for complex business challenges, coordinating AI services, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The engineer will be responsible for crafting technology that powers Apple devices, focusing on areas like multi-agent workflows, tool calling, LLM orchestration, and reusable AI components. A strong background in Python, Generative AI applications, LLMs, vector databases, RAG systems, Agentic AI, and Prompt Engineering is required, with preferred experience in specific agentic AI frameworks and information retrieval systems.

Do you love creating elegant solutions to highly complex challenges? Do you intrinsically see the importance in every detail? As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you'll help build AI-driven solutions that solve pressing business challenges. You'll ensure Apple products and services can seamlessly and efficiently handle the tasks that make them beloved by millions. Joining this group means you'll be responsible for crafting and building the technology that fuels Apple's devices.
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about joining Apple's engineering team as a Gen AI Software Engineer to design and build generative AI systems and agentic workflows for our domains.
Description
In this highly visible role, your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Designing and implementing generative AI systems including multi-agent workflows, tool calling architectures, LLM orchestration patterns, and reusable AI components
  • Building agentic AI solutions that coordinate multiple AI services and tools to solve complex domain-specific problems
  • Collaborating with our internal multi-functional teams as well as the AIML organization at Apple to understand domain-specific needs and architect appropriate AI solutions
  • Enabling the organization to leverage AI capabilities and drive efficiency in chip delivery

Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on experience with agentic AI frameworks (e.g. LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI) for building multi-step reasoning and tool-using agents
Familiarity with integrating Model Context Protocol (MCP) into AI workflows
Experience building evaluation frameworks for AI systems (retrieval quality, agent performance, LLM outputs)
Experience in designing and implementing information retrieval systems using embeddings, vector stores (e.g. Milvus, Qdrant), or similarity match & ranking techniques
Designed and optimized RESTful services
Comfortable working within Linux/Unix environments
Minimum Qualifications
Python programming experience
Experience building generative AI applications using LLMs and vector databases
Knowledge of current Gen AI research and techniques in one or more of the following areas: RAG systems, Agentic AI (multi-agent orchestration, tool calling), or Prompt Engineering
Minimum requirement of BS and 3 years of relevant industry experience
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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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