Job Details

Software Engineer - Photos Storytelling

Cupertino, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Jul 31, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200614667

Do you have a passion for building the best photo library in the world?
iPhone is the most popular camera in the world. Seamlessly integration of software and hardware has delivered magnificent experiences like Photos Memories and Portrait Mode. The Camera & Photos team creates privacy-respecting machine learning technologies to ship Apple Intelligence features and emotional experiences to hundreds of millions of users worldwide.
We are looking for an outstanding software engineer to architect and develop innovative algorithms and infrastructure for the next generation of thoughtful and personal products we deliver. If you thrive on problems at the intersection of algorithms, applied AI, applied LLM, and user experience, this position will excite and inspire you.

Description

In this role you will ideate, prototype and build new intelligence algorithms and product features to power new Photos experiences and Apple Intelligence features on Apple platforms such the iPhone, iPad pm macOS, and the visionPro.
Candidates should have a proven track record that demonstrates building product features, strong collaboration, excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for designing high quality algorithms with the user experience in focus.
The candidate needs to show initiative, take ownership of a problem and work cross-functionally to collect information, solve problems and disseminate findings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Expertise with Objective-C / C++ / Swift or similar

• Experience in applying AI / LLM in language / vision domain to products

• Familiarities with Knowledge Graph and Traversal Algorithms

• Experience with Apple system level APIs and frameworks

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to develop and optimize code to run on a constrained environment

• Firm grasp of asynchronous programming concepts

• Excellent analytical, problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills

• Interest in building products using AI technologies

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. (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.

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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) .

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