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# Sr Software Engineer - Applied Intelligence

- **Company:** Apple Inc.
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $175,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Apple IOS, Apple Mac Systems, Business Logic, Software Quality, Information Retrieval, Knowledge-Based Systems, Machine Learning, Search Technologies, Software Construction, Software Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/27960169/Sr-Software-Engineer-Applied-Intelligence-California-Santa-Clara-7413

## About the Role

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

## 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., Build native applications and systems that use the full power of iOS and macOS to deliver Apple's knowledge and information experiences

Prototype frameworks and UI to rapidly try out new concepts across search and new product surfaces

Collaborate cross functionally with teams across Apple (iCloud, search, and others) to integrate capabilities end to end

Work alongside ML engineers to bring intelligent features into shipping products


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