Apple · 2 days ago
Senior Software Engineer, AI Tools - Special Projects
Cupertino, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expApple is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their team focused on AI tools for special projects. The role involves building applications and workflows that enhance the understanding and utilization of complex data, directly influencing AI-driven features across Apple’s ecosystem.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Design and build interactive tools for data visualization, analysis, introspection, and scenario replay across multi-modal datasets
Develop content creation and workflow tools for animators, designers, and roboticists, including standalone macOS/iOS/visionOS applications or integrations/plugins for 3D authoring environments
Create data collection systems that support user studies, multi-device interactions, and experiment workflows
Develop annotation and labeling tools that support large-scale dataset creation and evaluation
Architect scalable applications that interact with real-time data pipelines and cloud-backed services
Define and refine creative and technical workflows, enabling teams across product development to ideate, experiment, and iterate more effectively
Work closely with AI, robotics, design, and platform teams to gather requirements, propose architectural approaches, and deliver scalable solutions
Participate in architecture reviews, establish best practices, and help ensure quality, maintainability, and performance
Prototype novel ideas, explore emerging technologies, and guide the evolution of Apple’s AI tooling ecosystem
Qualification
Required
Proven experience developing high-quality tools with intuitive workflows for technical or creative professionals
Proficiency in Swift, SwiftUI, Objective-C, or C++, with strong experience developing for macOS and iOS (visionOS experience strongly preferred)
Experience developing software in Python, including scripting, pipelines, or backend integrations
Experience working with 3D content creation tools or environments (e.g. Maya, Unity, or Unreal)
Understanding of system architecture, including multi-device workflows, real-time data handling, and cloud-connected applications
Strong grasp of Apple development tools and frameworks
Ability to design modular, maintainable architectures and decompose complex requirements into practical, high-impact features
Demonstrated success collaborating with cross-functional teams
Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related technical field, and 5+ years of industry experience
Preferred
Experience with 3D animation workflows, including rigged characters, blendshape systems, or runtime animation frameworks (e.g. RealityKit or game-engine animation systems)
Experience with 3D content creation pipelines and familiarity with common formats such as USD
Knowledge of modern rendering techniques, including Metal
Experience developing connected applications backed by large-scale data storage and cloud services
Experience with data visualization, data mining, or analytics tooling
Familiarity with creative pipelines in animation, simulation, robotics, or game development
Experience building annotation tools, labeling systems, or user-study data pipelines
Experience with game engines or spatial computing environments (e.g. Unity, Unreal, or RealityKit)
Understanding of interaction paradigms for spatial interfaces or AR/VR workflows
Company
Apple
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