AI Application Engineer

Apple • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees