Apple · 1 month ago
Senior Software Engineer - Siri Runtime Platform
Seattle, Washington, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$181K/yr - $318K/yr
10+ years expApple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products and services. The Senior Software Engineer will play a crucial role in building the next generation of Siri’s technology stack, collaborating with engineers and scientists across various technical areas to enhance Siri's capabilities. This position involves leading efforts in designing and optimizing core software technologies to deliver reliable and innovative solutions for millions of users.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership/take accountability for engineering quality. Example behaviors:
Drive definition and adoption of engineering standard methodologies
Coach solid design practices
Coach team accountability for quality through code reviews, design reviews, etc
Mentor individual engineers
Own and drive substantial features end-to-end as a DRI
You will lead features of a scale that require coordination across multiple engineers and/or cross-functional partners, ensuring clarity, alignment, and timely delivery
Deliver significant hands-on technical contributions
This includes architecture, implementation, deployment, and ongoing operational support for complex systems
Shape product and technical direction
You will actively participate in roadmap discussions, offer constructive feedback, identify gaps or risks early, and model healthy, proactive collaboration across the team
Help build and scale the team
As we grow, you will help define staffing needs, participate in hiring, and contribute to building a high-performing engineering organization around you
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
10+ years of experience in software engineering, with expertise in building large-scale, distributed systems
Strong programming skills in languages like Swift, Objective-C, C++ or Java
Solid understanding of privacy-preserving technologies and secure software development
Experience with runtime systems, APIs, and performance optimization in real-time applications
Proven ability to solve complex system issues, including performance bottlenecks, privacy and security vulnerabilities
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in a cross-functional environment
Preferred
Master's or PhD in Computer Science, with a focus on security, privacy, or distributed systems
Familiarity with Apple platforms and technologies, including iOS and macOS development
Knowledge of analytics systems and techniques for balancing privacy with usability
Demonstrated leadership skills, with a track record of driving technical initiatives and mentoring team members
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.67BKey Investors
Berkshire HathawayMicrosoftSequoia Capital
2026-01-10Pre Seed· $1M
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M
Leadership Team
Tim Cook
CEO
Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering
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