AI Application Engineer

Role Number : 200623744-3401

Summary

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 prototypes 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.

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

Minimum requirement of a bachelors degree

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

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