Currently tracking 171 active AI roles, down 37% versus the prior 4 weeks. Primary focus: Agent · Engineering. Salary range $120k–$487k (avg $235k).
Apple currently has 233 active AI-related roles in our index. The most common open titles are: Machine Learning Engineer (4), AIML - Sr Data Scientist, Evaluation (2), Advanced Manufacturing Engineer(iPhone) - Smart Manufacturing (2), Machine Learning Engineer, Apple Services Engineering (2), Machine Learning Software Engineer (2). Most positions are in Engineering and Research.
Apple's active AI hiring is concentrated in: agents (30%), application (21%), serving infrastructure (14%). These categories follow a seven-stage AI lifecycle: data, pre-training, post-training, serving infrastructure, agents, evaluation, and application.
Apple is hiring AI talent in: United States (182 roles), China (17 roles), India (10 roles), United Kingdom (7 roles).
Job postings at Apple most frequently mention: Machine Learning, Python, Data Science, Large Language Models (LLMs), Statistics.
In the past 30 days, Apple has posted 80 new AI-related roles.
Apple has 261 active AI-related job listings. The majority of these roles are focused on agents, accounting for 24% of the total, followed by application (22%) and serving infrastructure (21%). Engineering is the primary function for these positions, with the United States being the dominant hiring country. Frequent tech tags include model serving, inference infrastructure, and LLM observability. Over the last 30 days, Apple has posted 111 new AI roles, representing a 61% increase compared to the previous 30-day period.
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| Software Engineer, Safari Continuity Software Engineer on Safari Continuity team responsible for sync protocols, persistence layers, and system services that keep user data (bookmarks, tabs, history, sessions) synchronized across Apple devices. Focuses on distributed systems, performance, privacy, and reliability. | — | 0 |
| Technical Program Manager - Sensing Technical Program Manager for Sensing at Apple, focusing on manufacturing process, yields, and factory readiness for mass production of high-volume consumer electronics. Requires deep technical understanding of manufacturing, process integration, failure analysis, and quality methodologies. The role involves working with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and drive operational excellence across the product life cycle. | — | 0 |
| Data Center Hardware Engineering - Hardware System Integration Engineer The Data Center Hardware Engineering team is looking for an electrical integration engineer to work on projects from design conception to mass production. This is a highly cross-functional role which requires balancing the needs and priorities of many other teams such as mechanical, power, software, firmware, silicon design, hardware validation, and reliability engineering. The EE integration team is responsible for the design, specification and realization of high-performance compute solutions supporting customer’s specific requirements. This is a design and validation position that entails owning electrical engineering implementation, documentation, and validation of customized compute designs. The ideal candidate has electrical systems integration experience with emphasis in high-speed digital design using high-performance silicon. Day-to-day tasks involve electrical design, schematic capture, board layout guidance, simulation, bringup, debug, and validation. Routine responsibilities also include factory build support, and multi-disciplinary cross-functional collaboration and negotiation where strong documentation and communications skills are critical. |
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| Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) - iPhone Manufacturing Design Engineer for iPhone, focusing on driving the development of key mechanical manufacturing processes, automation, and fixture design. This role involves innovation in assembly fixture designs, working with engineering teams to identify automation needs, and collaborating with suppliers worldwide. Responsibilities include evaluating automation and fixture implementation risk, providing technical support, and driving research and development for step-change improvements in process capability. The role requires expertise in automation, robotics, fixture design, machine vision, and CAD, with a BS/MS in engineering. | — | 0 |
| GPU Compiler Engineer, Graphics, Game and ML This role is for a GPU Compiler Engineer focused on designing and building new language constructs and optimizations for Apple's GPUs. While it mentions enabling ML applications, the core focus is on the compiler infrastructure itself, not on building or shipping ML models or agents. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Experience Designer, Interactive Experiences This role is for a Senior Experience Designer at Apple, focusing on crafting end-to-end digital experiences for Apple's marketing and product ecosystem across web, app, and emerging platforms. The designer will define customer journeys, interactions, and design systems, working closely with creative and technical partners to ensure clarity and delight. Responsibilities include leading strategy and UX, creating documentation like user flows and prototypes, and leveraging user insights to refine designs. The role requires at least 7 years of experience in digital product or experience design, with a strong portfolio. | — | 0 |
| Manager, Manufacturing Design Engineering - Brittles Manager for Manufacturing Design Engineering focusing on developing and qualifying manufacturing processes, equipment, and automation for key mechanical features across Apple's supply chain. This role involves defining processes, working with suppliers, leading on-site development and ramp, and driving engineering issues to resolution, with expertise required in areas like CNC machining, surface finishing, glass processing, assembly, or painting. | — | 0 |
| US-Manager This is a retail management role at Apple, focused on leading a team, driving store performance, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. It involves coaching, recruiting, and operational strategy within a retail environment. | — | 0 |
| Enclosure Global Supply Manager, Brittles This role is for a Global Supply Manager responsible for sourcing, manufacturing development, execution, and production of mechanical enclosure parts for Apple. It involves managing suppliers, cost strategies, cross-functional support, build support, on-time delivery, and risk mitigation. The ideal candidate has a background in Supply Chain Management, mechanical engineering, and experience in multinational environments. | — | 0 |
| US-Manager This is a retail store manager position at Apple. The role focuses on leading a team, delivering exceptional customer experiences, driving store performance, and upholding company policies. It involves coaching, recruiting, training, and managing operational strategies within assigned areas of the store. The role does not involve direct AI/ML development or research. | — | 0 |
| Darwin Runtime Engineer, Core OS Software Engineer on the Darwin Runtime team responsible for building low-level runtime technologies like Grand Central Dispatch (GCD), secure inter-process communication systems, memory allocator, threading library, and concurrency and synchronization primitives for Apple's operating systems. | — | 0 |
| Mac Systems Power Delivery Architect This role is for a Mac Systems Power Delivery Architect at Apple, focusing on designing and leading power delivery system architectures for Mac computers. It requires expertise in power electronics, PMICs, and DC-DC voltage regulators, involving architectural guidance, technology investigations, defining requirements for mixed-signal power ICs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role involves system-level partitioning, tradeoff analyses, and ensuring successful product implementation. | — | 0 |
| Senior Software Engineer, System Experience - Calendar Experience Senior Software Engineer for Apple's System Experience Calendar team, focusing on reimagining the calendar experience across Apple platforms. The role involves contributing to both platform and product, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering impactful software. Requires strong Objective-C & Swift proficiency, experience with concurrency, state management, and architecting scalable applications. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) - iPhone Manufacturing Design Engineer for iPhone, focusing on automation, fixture design, machine vision, and robotics for mass production processes. Requires experience in designing, deploying, and supporting automated manufacturing lines. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) - Brittles This role focuses on developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for key mechanical components, including CNC machining, surface finishing, glass processing, assembly, and painting. The engineer will work with suppliers, define process parameters, select equipment, and drive engineering issues to resolution, using data analysis and SPC. The role requires a BS/MS/PhD in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering and 3+ years of experience. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) - iPhone Manufacturing Design Engineer for iPhone, focusing on driving the development of key mechanical manufacturing processes, automation, and fixture design. This role involves innovation in assembly fixture designs, working with engineering teams to identify automation needs, and collaborating with suppliers worldwide. Responsibilities include evaluating automation and fixture implementation risk, providing technical support, and driving research and development for step-change improvements in process capability. The role requires expertise in automation, robotics, fixture design, machine vision, and CAD, with a BS/MS in engineering. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) - Brittles This role focuses on developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for key mechanical components, including CNC machining, surface finishing, glass processing, assembly, and painting. The engineer will work with suppliers, define process parameters, select equipment, and drive engineering issues to resolution, using data analysis and SPC. The role requires a BS/MS/PhD in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering and 3+ years of experience. | — | 0 |
| DevOps Engineer, G&A Solutions Engineering (GSE) DevOps Engineer role focused on building and managing tools for software releases, streamlining operations, and improving CI/CD pipelines within Apple's G&A Solutions Engineering team. The role involves working with on-prem, private, and public cloud platforms, and partnering with development and infrastructure teams. While the role mentions staying up-to-date with AI/ML technologies and has preferred qualifications related to integrating GenAI into DevOps workflows, its core function is in DevOps and enterprise solutions engineering, not direct AI/ML model development. | — | 0 |
| Power Management Software Engineer Software Engineer role focused on developing and building intelligent adaptive power management solutions for Apple's battery-operated mobile systems, aiming to optimize performance under tight power constraints and without compromising battery life. Involves system software development, algorithm enhancement, and influencing hardware design. | — | 0 |
| US-Store Leader This role is for a Store Leader at Apple Retail, responsible for building and leading a team to deliver exceptional customer experiences and achieve business goals. It involves coaching, developing leaders, managing operations, and upholding Apple's values of inclusion and diversity. The role requires significant leadership experience in retail or sales. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) - iPhone Manufacturing Design Engineer for iPhone, focusing on automation, fixture design, and machine vision for key manufacturing processes. Requires experience in robotics, automation, and CAD for mass production applications. | — | 0 |
| US-Senior Manager This is a Senior Manager role in Apple Retail, focused on leading a team, driving store performance, and ensuring exceptional customer service. It involves managing people, operations, and business strategies within a retail environment. The role does not involve direct AI/ML development or research. | — | 0 |
| US-Lead This role is a Lead position in Apple Retail, focusing on supporting store leadership, facilitating customer and team member experiences, and driving operational excellence. It involves mentoring, customer engagement, sales, and managing store operations. The role is not directly involved in AI/ML development. | — | 0 |
| US-Senior Manager Senior Manager role in Apple Retail focused on leading a team, driving customer interactions, achieving performance goals, and supporting business strategies. Responsibilities include team development, operational planning, and upholding company policies. Requires leadership experience in retail or sales. | — | 0 |
| MX-Store Leader This role is a Store Leader at Apple Retail, responsible for leading and coaching a team to deliver exceptional customer experiences, achieve business priorities, and meet store performance goals. It involves attracting, training, developing, and retaining a diverse team, managing store operations, and upholding Apple's values of inclusion and diversity. The role requires significant leadership experience in retail or sales. | — | 0 |
| US-Manager This is a retail store manager position at Apple, focused on leading a team to deliver exceptional customer experiences, drive business priorities, and uphold company policies. It involves coaching, recruiting, training, and managing store operations. The role does not involve direct AI/ML development or research. | — | 0 |
| Site Reliability Engineer, Software Delivery Site Reliability Engineer focused on the software build and delivery process for Apple's operating systems and applications. Responsibilities include ensuring service reliability, monitoring SLOs, incident response, troubleshooting, and collaborating with engineering teams on best practices and technical decisions. Requires strong Linux administration, microservices architecture understanding, and Kubernetes exposure. Preferred qualifications include CI/CD experience and development skills in Go, Python, Swift. | — | 0 |
| System Experience- Notifications and Focus Engineer Software Engineer for Apple's Notifications and Focus team, focusing on user experience for iOS, watchOS, visionOS, and macOS. Responsibilities include feature definition, design, implementation, bug fixing, and performance optimization for notification systems and Focus features. | — | 0 |
| Supply Demand Planner This role is for a Supply Demand Planner on the EMEIA Supply Demand Management team at Apple's European HQ in Cork, Ireland. The team is responsible for end-to-end product planning for the EMEIA market, ensuring products are available to customers. Responsibilities include collaborating cross-functionally, strategizing inventory replenishment, leading production planning, analyzing demand patterns, coordinating supply movements, tracking KPIs, building stakeholder relationships, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. Minimum qualifications include significant experience in supply chain or an analytical role, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency in MS Excel, and excellent communication skills. Preferred qualifications include strong interpersonal skills, cross-functional collaboration experience, business acumen, innovative problem-solving, and a relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. | — | 0 |
| NPI Operations Program Manager This role is for an NPI Operations Program Manager at Apple, focusing on leading the operational aspects of new product introductions in Asia. The manager will drive issue resolution, supply chain design, schedule, cost, quality, and availability goals, engaging with manufacturing partners and leading cross-functional teams. The role requires influencing product design teams with production expertise and communicating project status. While knowledge of data analysis and machine learning is a plus, it is not the core focus of the role. | — | 0 |
| Tools and Automation Engineer Apple is seeking a Tools and Automation Engineer with map-building experience to deliver sophisticated tooling solutions and support Apple Maps Production Operations. The role involves defining technical requirements, executing testing, deploying solutions, and identifying automation opportunities. The engineer will manage a contractor team and act as a technical troubleshooter. | — | 0 |
| Senior Incident Manager Senior Incident Manager for Apple Wallet, focusing on leading and improving the incident response program, ensuring fast, coordinated, and user-centric responses to issues. Requires technical fluency, operational rigor, and strong leadership under pressure. | — | 0 |
| Manager, Soft Goods Materials, Global Suppy Management This role is for a Manager of Soft Goods Materials Global Supply Management at Apple. The primary focus is on leading a team of supply managers to oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of materials, including sourcing, development, supply continuity, cost negotiation, and supplier relationships. While the role mentions supporting the identification and implementation of AI-enabled tools, the core responsibilities are in supply chain management, not AI/ML development. | — | 0 |
| Service Reliability Engineer, G&A Solutions Engineering (GSE) Service Reliability Engineer for Apple's G&A Solutions Engineering team, focusing on the reliability, scalability, and performance of critical production systems. Responsibilities include monitoring, incident response, automation, and collaboration with development teams. | — | 0 |
| System Spaces UI Engineer UI Engineer for Apple's System Spaces team, responsible for iconic system experiences like Home Screen, Lock Screen, Control Center, Widgets, Wallpaper, and Notifications across Apple platforms. Role involves prototyping, feature implementation, API definition, bug fixing, and performance improvement. | — | 0 |
| Logistics Analyst - 18 month Logistics Analyst role focused on managing supplier performance, developing SOPs, coordinating activities for high-stakes events, leading logistics projects, and contributing to transportation strategy within Apple's EMEIA region. The role involves working with cross-functional teams, identifying cost savings, and using technology for data insights to improve network visibility. | — | 0 |
| Operations Program Analyst, EMEIA — 11 Month Contract This role is an Operations Program Analyst for Apple's Distribution Centre Operations in the EMEIA region. The primary focus is on program governance, vendor partnerships, data-driven insights, and continuous improvement within the distribution network. While the role involves identifying opportunities to automate and improve processes, including through AI tooling, it does not involve building or shipping AI models or agents. The role requires strong analytical, communication, and project management skills, with a focus on operational excellence and managing a portfolio of initiatives. | — | 0 |
| Accessibility Engineer This role focuses on web accessibility engineering, performing evaluations of web applications, documenting findings, and providing recommendations. It involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and contributing to accessibility training and tooling. The position requires foundational knowledge of technical accessibility standards and experience with web technologies and testing methodologies. | — | 0 |
| Senior Software Engineer, ASE Data Platform This role focuses on building scalable data platform systems that ensure privacy, compliance, and secure data and AI governance across Apple's infrastructure. The engineer will design and develop tools and services that enforce data protection policies, enable visibility into data usage, and ensure adherence to global regulations such as GDPR and CCPA. The position plays a critical role in safeguarding user data while enabling teams to efficiently and responsibly use data at scale. | — | 0 |
| US-Manager This is a retail management role focused on leading a team to deliver exceptional customer experiences, drive store performance, and uphold company policies. It involves coaching, recruiting, training, and managing operational strategies within assigned areas of the store. The role emphasizes customer interaction, team development, and achieving business priorities in a retail environment. | — | 0 |
| Lab Engineer, Device Services Infrastructure This role focuses on supporting large-scale device lab infrastructure, ensuring device readiness and lab efficiency through automation, telemetry, and data-driven workflows. It involves managing a fleet of devices, troubleshooting hardware/software failures, and contributing to AI-assisted operational processes to reduce manual effort and improve decision-making. | — | 0 |
| Apple Ukraine & CIS - Kazakhstan Account Manager Account Manager for Apple in Kazakhstan, responsible for growing business with channel partners, driving sales targets, and ensuring a great customer experience within the Apple ecosystem. This role involves developing account plans, managing forecasts, implementing marketing programs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maximize sales of Apple products. | — | 0 |
| US-Manager This is a retail management role at Apple, focused on leading a team to deliver exceptional customer experiences, drive store performance, and uphold company policies. It involves coaching, recruiting, training, and ensuring operational excellence within a retail environment. | — | 0 |
| Administrative Assistant - ASE Operations Admin Team, Apple Services Engineering Administrative Assistant role supporting senior leaders and operations within Apple Services Engineering. Responsibilities include calendar management, travel arrangements, budget oversight, procurement, and event coordination. | — | 0 |
| UK-Manager This is a retail management role at Apple, focusing on leading a team to deliver exceptional customer experiences, drive business priorities, and achieve store performance goals. It involves coaching, developing, and retaining a diverse team, participating in customer interactions, and upholding company policies. The role requires experience in leading others in retail or a related field and emphasizes strong communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer (Distributed Systems, Java) Software Engineer role focused on building and improving features and services for Apple's digital content platforms (Podcasts, Apple Music, etc.). The role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing large-scale distributed data systems, data pipelines, and data stores, with a focus on personalization features, customer experience, and privacy. Requires strong Java server engineering skills and experience with distributed systems and large data technologies. | — | 0 |
| FullStack Software Engineer Full Stack Software Engineer for Apple's APO Business Process Re-engineering team, focusing on designing and delivering data-driven applications for the Apple supply chain. Requires strong skills in big data, backend, and frontend web technologies, with experience in ETL/Spark/Flink/Hadoop. | — | 0 |
| FullStack Software Engineer Full Stack Software Engineer for Apple's APO Business Process Re-engineering team, focusing on designing and delivering data-driven applications for the Apple supply chain. Requires strong skills in big data, backend, and frontend web technologies, with experience in ETL/Spark/Flink/Hadoop. | — | 0 |
| US-Lead Genius This role is a Lead Genius at Apple Retail, responsible for supporting the Store Leadership team, facilitating customer and team member experiences, and ensuring operational excellence at the Genius Bar. The role involves troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing Apple hardware and software, mentoring team members, and contributing to store goals and objectives. It requires extensive knowledge of Apple products and services, strong customer service skills, and leadership experience. | — | 0 |
| Administrative Assistant - ASE Operations Admin Team, Apple Services Engineering Administrative Assistant role supporting senior leaders and operational functions within Apple Services Engineering. Responsibilities include calendar management, travel arrangements, budget oversight, procurement, and event coordination. Requires strong organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. | — | 0 |