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.
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.
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| Creative Lead - Retail Engagement, Marketing & Merchandising Creative Lead for Apple Retail Engagement, Marketing & Merchandising in China, responsible for leading a content studio, developing programs and campaigns, and creating content across digital platforms. The role involves managing internal teams and external partners, ensuring content aligns with business and cultural nuances, and translating ideas into tangible realities. | — | 0 |
| Video Creative - Retail Engagement, Marketing & Merchandising This role is for a Video Creative within Apple's Retail Engagement, Marketing & Merchandising team in Shanghai. The individual will be responsible for creating digital content for social media, short films, and campaigns, with a focus on video content shot on iPhone. The role involves leading a creative studio, partnering with cross-functional teams, and managing the content creation process from idea to execution. | — | 0 |
| AI System Engineer |
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| Software Engineer - Hardware Engineering Operations Software Engineer role focused on developing internal applications, frameworks, and services that enhance the engineering lifecycle at Apple. The role involves building scalable software solutions, workflow automation, and web-based tools, with an emphasis on full-stack development, data pipelines, and APIs. While AI is mentioned as a component of the applications, the core craft of the role is software engineering for internal tools, not direct AI/ML model development or research. | — | 0 |
| Thermal SQA Automation Engineer This role is for a QA Automation Engineer focused on testing Thermal Control Systems for Apple products. Responsibilities include executing and maintaining automated tests, debugging failures, analyzing results, expanding test coverage, and developing Python scripts for data analysis. Requires 3+ years of QA automation experience with Python and experience testing consumer products. | — | 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 does not involve AI/ML development or research. | — | 0 |
| K-12 Education Leadership Executive This role is for a K-12 Education Leadership Executive at Apple, responsible for leading strategic engagements with K-12 customers across the US. The executive will work with sales teams to promote Apple products and services, transform teaching and learning environments, and influence education leadership. The role requires strong presentation, storytelling, and relationship-building skills, with a deep understanding of the education market and Apple's ecosystem. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer, Accessability Software Engineer for Apple's Speech and Vision Accessibility team, focusing on assistive technologies for iOS and iPadOS. Responsibilities include developing features from research to adoption, working on audio pipelines, speech synthesis, and system-level infrastructure. Requires Swift/Objective-C and iOS app development experience. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer, Device Management, CoreOS Software Engineer role focused on device management technologies for Apple devices in educational and business environments. The role involves influencing product features, implementing OS-level functionality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enable efficient configuration and management of Apple devices. Key responsibilities include improving the core MDM networking protocol and functionality, and collaborating on device management solutions. Requires experience with C-like programming languages and concurrent programming concepts. Familiarity with MDM and Declarative Device Management is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Senior Security Engineer - Red Team This role is for a Senior Security Engineer on Apple's Services Engineering (ASE) Security Red Team. The primary focus is on deep technical security reviews of critical ASE services and infrastructure to identify meaningful security improvement opportunities. The engineer will work with various teams to identify weaknesses, validate detection mechanisms, and provide recommendations to enhance security posture, going beyond simple risks to find obscure and complex ones. Responsibilities include enumerating risks, planning and executing reviews, developing proof-of-concept systems, and staying current on security technologies and methodologies. The role requires experience in information security or software engineering with a focus on security reviews, source code analysis, infrastructure/cloud/application security, and communicating risk. | — | 0 |
| Engineering Program Manager - Human Factors Research This role is for an Engineering Program Manager focused on human factors research in wearable technology. The role involves managing research efforts, schedules, and cross-functional teams, influencing product design with data-backed insights. It is not directly involved in building AI/ML models. | — | 0 |
| US-Manager This is a retail management role 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 is not directly involved in AI/ML development or research. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer - Darwin Server, Core OS Software Engineer on the Darwin Server team at Apple, focusing on developing system software for Apple's operating systems, particularly for server and cloud environments. Responsibilities include enabling server application packaging, integrating with cloud orchestration, improving observability, and developing security/privacy features for Private Cloud Compute. Requires experience with UNIX-like systems and OS architecture. | — | 0 |
| AIML Data Operations - Site Project Representative The AIML Data Operations team is seeking an experienced Site Project Representative (SPR) to drive critical program projects that provide data at scale for engineering teams to build robust AIML features for millions of customers worldwide. The role involves developing project elements, creating and managing project plans, recruiting participants, and partnering with operations stakeholders. Responsibilities include managing resource plans, coordinating project rollouts, providing technical support, and working with tool owners to update tools. | — | 0 |
| AIML Data Operations - Site Project Representative This role is for a Site Project Representative within Apple's AIML Data Operations team. The primary responsibilities involve managing critical program projects for data at scale, developing project plans, recruiting participants, and partnering with operations stakeholders. The role requires strong organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills, with a focus on ensuring data accuracy and timeliness. It is not a hands-on AI/ML development role but supports the data operations that feed into AI/ML algorithm development. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Optimization Engineer This role focuses on manufacturing optimization and continuous improvement within an industrial setting, utilizing Lean Six-Sigma methodologies. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to enhance plant operations, implement improvement projects, and drive efficiency in production processes. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Quality Assurance The Manufacturing Quality Assurance role at Apple in Shenzhen focuses on ensuring high-quality requirements are implemented and maintained within the Apple supplier chain. This involves setting up compliance audits, sharing best practices, collaborating with cross-functional teams, leading initiatives like data integration systems, and managing contractors. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 2+ years of experience in manufacturing process and quality control, and familiarity with mechanical quality and reliability concepts. | — | 0 |
| Front End SW Engineer - iOS / Web - iCloud Software Engineer for Apple's iCloud Mail, Calendar & Contacts client team, focusing on iOS, macOS, and Web applications. The role involves building user interfaces, client frameworks, and ensuring performance and power efficiency. It requires strong programming fundamentals, experience with web service APIs, and a focus on quality and testing. The position is for a mature product in the consumer domain. | — | 0 |
| OS Kernel Engineer Junior OS Kernel Engineer role focused on CPU scheduling, power management, and threading models within Apple's Darwin Scheduler team. Responsibilities include learning and contributing to scheduling policies, performance analysis, cross-platform development, tooling, workload management, debugging, and collaboration with hardware teams. Requires BS in CS/CE/EE or equivalent, proficiency in C/C++, and understanding of fundamental CS concepts. Preferred qualifications include MS/PhD, OS internals experience, SMP, and performance profiling. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) - iPhone Manufacturing Design Engineer for iPhone at Apple, focusing on developing and optimizing key mechanical manufacturing processes across the supply chain. This role involves defining processes, selecting equipment, driving engineering issues to resolution, and utilizing data analysis for process improvements in areas like CNC machining, surface finishing, glass processing, assembly, and painting. | — | 0 |
| Site Reliability Engineer, Enterprise Technology Services Site Reliability Engineer for Enterprise Technology Services at Apple, focusing on automating operations, optimizing infrastructure, and ensuring system reliability, scalability, and performance. The role involves working with application teams and requires experience in SRE, DevOps, software engineering, and scripting languages. | — | 0 |
| US-Manager This is a retail management role focused on leading a team, driving store performance, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. It involves coaching, recruiting, training, and ensuring operational strategies are executed to meet business priorities. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced retail environment. | — | 0 |
| US-Manager This is a retail management role focused on leading a team to deliver exceptional customer experiences, drive business priorities, and achieve store performance goals. Responsibilities include coaching and developing team members, assisting with recruiting and training, participating in floor leadership, and upholding company policies. The role requires experience leading others in retail or sales and strong communication and decision-making skills. | — | 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, and operational strategy within a retail environment. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer, Freeform Application Software Engineer role focused on building features for the Freeform application on iOS and Mac. Responsibilities include UI development, integrating system technologies, optimizing performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Requires experience in Swift/Objective-C and Apple platforms. | — | 0 |
| FR-Store Leader This role is for a Store Leader at Apple Retail, responsible for leading a team to deliver exceptional customer experiences, achieve business priorities, and foster an inclusive environment. The role involves coaching, developing leaders, managing store operations, and analyzing business information. It requires significant leadership experience in retail or sales. | — | 0 |
| Technical Writer Technical Writer for internal systems and tools at Apple, focusing on creating clear and engaging documentation for employees. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, understanding complex technologies, and ensuring documentation quality and consistency. | — | 0 |
| US-Manager Manager for Apple Retail, focusing on leading and developing a team to deliver exceptional customer experiences, drive store performance, and uphold company values. This role involves direct customer interaction, operational strategy execution, and team coaching. | — | 0 |
| WW Learning & Development Manager This role is for a Learning & Development Manager within Apple's Sales organization, focusing on strategy, design, and execution of leadership development programs. The manager will lead a team, partner with business leaders and the People Team, and oversee global program operations. The role requires strong business acumen, communication, and leadership skills, with a focus on improving employee effectiveness and aligning programs with talent development priorities. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Design Engineer Manufacturing Design Engineer for iPhone enclosure machining and surface treatment processes. Responsibilities include leading selection, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes, designing processes based on product requirements, selecting equipment, designing fixtures, conducting experiments, and working with suppliers to develop and qualify equipment. The role also involves leading cycle time reduction, defining process controls, and providing leadership during development and production ramp. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Design Engineer Manufacturing Design Engineer for iPhone enclosure machining and surface treatment processes. Responsibilities include leading selection, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes, designing processes based on product requirements, selecting equipment, designing fixtures, conducting experiments, and working with suppliers to develop and qualify equipment. The role also involves leading cycle time reduction, defining process controls, and providing leadership during development and production ramp. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Design Engineer - Laser Lead iPhone manufacturing process selection, implementation, and optimization for mechanical enclosure machining and surface treatment. This involves designing processes, selecting equipment, developing fixtures, and driving improvements in capability and efficiency, with a focus on meeting product drawing and cosmetic requirements. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer, Enterprise & Education Frameworks, CoreOS Software Engineer role focused on building systems for configuring and managing Apple devices in educational and business environments. The role involves developing OS-level functionality, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and influencing product features related to device management and user experience. | — | 0 |
| US-Operations Lead This role is an Operations Lead in Apple Retail, focusing on supporting store leadership, facilitating customer and team member experiences, and ensuring operational excellence. Responsibilities include maintaining store standards, managing inventory and presentation, ensuring health and safety, and energizing team members with store performance goals. It requires retail or sales experience and leadership potential. | — | 0 |
| BR-Manager This is a retail store management position at Apple, focused on leading a team to deliver exceptional customer experiences, drive business priorities, and achieve store performance goals. The role involves coaching, developing, and retaining a diverse team, participating in customer interactions, and upholding company policies. It requires experience in leading others in retail or sales and proficiency in English and the local language. | — | 0 |
| Workplace Design Manager, Americas This role is for a Workplace Design Manager at Apple, focusing on designing and managing workplace projects in the Americas region. Responsibilities include guiding design vision, managing design partners, overseeing documentation, and ensuring projects meet parameters like schedule and budget. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Design, 10+ years of design management experience, and proficiency in design and modeling tools. It is not directly related to AI/ML development. | — | 0 |
| US-Manager This is a retail management role focused on leading a team to deliver exceptional customer experiences, drive business priorities, and achieve store performance goals. It involves coaching, recruiting, training, and developing team members, as well as managing operational strategies and upholding company policies. The role emphasizes customer interaction, team performance, and adherence to Apple's values of inclusion and diversity. | — | 0 |
| US-Senior Manager Senior Manager for Apple Retail, responsible for creating a positive customer interaction environment, driving performance goals, developing managers, and supporting business strategies. This role involves leading a team, assisting with recruiting and training, participating in floor leadership, addressing customer concerns, executing operational strategy, and upholding company policies. Requires leadership experience in retail or sales. | — | 0 |
| FR-Manager Manage a retail store team at Apple, focusing on delivering exceptional customer experiences, driving performance goals, and developing team members. This role involves leadership, coaching, operational strategy, and upholding company policies in a retail environment. | — | 0 |
| FR-Senior Manager Senior Manager role in Apple Retail focused on leading a team, driving customer interactions, achieving performance goals, and supporting business strategies. This role involves managing managers, recruiting, training, and ensuring exceptional customer service within a retail environment. | — | 0 |
| US-Lead This role is a Lead position in Apple Retail, focusing on supporting the Store Leadership team, facilitating customer and team member experiences, and contributing to operational excellence. The role involves mentoring, driving customer engagement and sales, organizing workflow, communicating strategy, and addressing operational needs. It is not directly involved in AI/ML development or research. | — | 0 |
| Business Manager, App Store, Nordic (contract role) Business Manager for the App Store in the Nordic region, focusing on partnering with app and game developers to identify growth opportunities and drive their success. This role involves cultivating relationships, applying analytical skills to develop strategies, and collaborating cross-functionally. | — | 0 |
| Digital Account Manager, Apple Store Online The Apple Retail team is seeking an exceptional Digital Account Manager to craft and own the strategy of developing emerging third party partnerships and driving transformative growth in one of Retail’s most critical markets. In this role, you will leverage a deep understanding of retail trends, consumer insights, e-commerce platforms and the unique dynamics of Greater China to develop and execute impactful strategies that accelerate growth and innovation for Apple Retail. This role requires a highly motivated individual who can develop and execute strategic plans, oversee key projects, and identify new growth opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen, excellent relationship management skills, and a deep understanding of digital platforms, customer experience, and business growth levers. | — | 0 |
| Partner and Performance Program Manager This role is a Program Manager for Apple Pay Wallet and Payments Operations, focusing on process improvement, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration with product, engineering, finance, operations, and strategy teams. The role involves partnering with external vendors and financial institutions, defining support strategies, and resolving issues. While the role operates within a fintech domain and collaborates with engineering, it does not involve direct AI/ML model development or research. | — | 0 |
| Product Launch Manager, WW Marketing Product Launch Manager for Apple's Worldwide Marketing team, responsible for end-to-end product launch processes, marketing deliverables, and cross-functional collaboration. The role involves managing timelines, driving review rounds, creating training materials, and adapting messaging for different markets, with a focus on live-streaming formats in China. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Design Program Manager Program Manager for Manufacturing Design at Apple, responsible for guiding process development, operations, and quality teams to build extraordinary products. Requires strong program management fundamentals, leadership, and experience in high-volume manufacturing and supply chain management. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Design Program Manager Program Manager for Manufacturing Design at Apple, responsible for guiding process development, operations, and quality teams to build extraordinary products. Requires strong program management fundamentals, leadership, and experience in high-volume manufacturing and supply chain management. | — | 0 |
| US-Senior Manager Senior Manager role in Apple Retail focused on leading a team, driving store performance, and ensuring exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include team development, operational strategy, and upholding company policies. Requires leadership experience in retail or sales. | — | 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. The role involves managing managers, recruiting, training, and developing staff, as well as upholding company policies and contributing to an inclusive environment. It requires leadership experience in retail or sales. | — | 0 |
| BIM Systems Engineer, Data Center Operations Seeking a BIM Systems Engineer to manage CAD, BIM, and engineering documentation systems for Data Center Operations. Responsibilities include standardizing documentation, consolidating design records, managing BIM assets, and researching new BIM technologies. | — | 0 |
