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Wireless Power - Senior AI Application Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Jun 06, 2025

Role Number: 200608200

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

• BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of 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

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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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