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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Machine Learning System Software Engineer - **Company:** Apple Inc. - **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $147,400.0 - $272,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computing Platforms, Artificial Neural Networks, C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Computer Engineering, Hardware Interface Design, Machine Learning, Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, System Software, Multithreading, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Deep Learning, Information Technology - **Published:** May 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=31ce00ec3c096194 ## About the Role Do you have experience in System design for system development?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, Experience optimizing software for distributed, parallel, or heterogeneous execution environments, with a solid understanding of shared memory, synchronization, and multi-threading techniques Expertise in neural network inference on specialized SoCs or GPUs, and knowledge of deep learning frameworks and tools Expertise in full stack software design and implementation Proven track record in mentoring and coaching engineers, with an interest in taking on increasing responsibilities and contributing to the team's development Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions Minimum Qualifications Proven expertise in software design and architecture, including deep experience with full-stack software design, implementation and optimization Understand software and hardware interfaces High-level proficiency in C or C++ and experience working with large, complex software systems and demonstrated ability to ship high-quality production software Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with 3+ years of experience shipping production software ## Description We are looking for an engineer with deep expertise in system software technology who is eager to tackle new challenges and responsibilities as the role evolves. As the position progresses, there will be opportunities to demonstrate technical leadership, influence key design decisions, collaborate with and support other engineers, and help guide the direction of Apple's AI-driven capabilities across the ecosystem., * Architect and develop the system runtime software for Apple's proprietary Neural Engine Accelerator, optimizing it for deep learning inference with a focus on performance, scalability, and power efficiency * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware and platform architecture teams, to bring new hardware silicon to market and ensure the system software support for next-gen features * Lead the design and implementation of complex system runtime features, advancing both technical capabilities and strategic alignment across the team and company * Mentor and guide emerging and mid-level engineers, sharing your expertise to foster their growth in system software technologies and ensuring high standards of code quality, innovation, and efficiency * Play an instrumental role in defining system software architecture approaches and optimizations, balancing trade-offs between performance, energy efficiency, and hardware constraints * Identify and drive initiatives that will improve the scalability and general performance of AI workloads on Apple hardware, contributing to the vision and roadmap of the Apple Neural Engine team * Cultivate a culture of learning and collaboration, encouraging innovation, and supporting engineers in their development, with the potential to expand your influence across the organization ## Related Videos - [Getting Started with Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/260-getting-started-with-machine-learning) - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [Asynchronicity and multithreading in C#](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/447-asynchronicity-and-multithreading-in-c) - [Flexibility is Key: Unlocking the Advantages of Versatile Software Solutions for Strategic Innovatio](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1943-flexibility-is-key-unlocking-the-advantages-of-versatile-software-solutions-for-strategic-innovatio) - [Geometric deep learning for drug discovery](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/264-geometric-deep-learning-for-drug-discovery) - [Challenges and Solutions for Efficient, Large-Scale Video Analysis](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2022-challenges-and-solutions-for-efficient-large-scale-video-analysis) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology)