Software Development Engineer, Publications Intelligence

Software Development Engineer, Publications Intelligence

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do.

When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you will add something. Our developer documentation department seeks a creative engineer that wants to work on the next generation of developer tools, powered by Generative AI. Our ideal candidate has experience developing applications for Mac and iOS, with a passion for developer tools.

As a Software Engineer in the Developer Publications Intelligence team, you will join a multi-discipline team of passionate engineers to design, and build tools that will transform the Mac into a great platform for data science. Your role is to ensure Apple and our third-party developers using Xcode deliver extraordinary software products to millions of customers around the world!

Your duties will include:

• Collaborating with data collection, model evaluation, and model development teams to develop tools that can accelerate their workflows
• Developing and maintaining frameworks to help facilitate model fine-tuning, model evaluation, and synthetic data
• Working cross-functionally with the Xcode and other teams that are responsible for the developer experience

• Proven ability in programming using coding languages such as (Swift, C/C++, or equivalent)
• Experience using Xcode to build software for Apple’s platforms
• Familiarity with open-source ML toolkits and frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, Tensor Flow, OpenNMT)
• Proven ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply cutting‑edge research into customer‑oriented products, particularly developer tools

• BS or MS in Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
• Proficiency with the Swift programming language
• Proficiency with Apple’s development APIs (Swift
  
  UI, Foundation, etc)
• Experience with Large Language Models (LLM) and fine‑tuning them

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 $220,900, 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.

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.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.