Currently tracking 171 active AI roles, down 37% versus the prior 4 weeks. Primary focus: Agent · Engineering. Salary range $120k–$487k (avg $235k).
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.
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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| Operations Program Manager- NPI Operations Program Manager for New Product Introduction (NPI) at Apple, focusing on leading the operational aspects of product development and launch in Asia. The role involves managing cross-functional teams, engaging with manufacturing partners, and ensuring goals for time to market, cost, quality, and availability are met. Requires strong experience in supply chain management and consumer electronics manufacturing. | — | 0 |
| Terminal Software Developer, Languages & Runtimes Software Developer role focused on enhancing the macOS Terminal application, contributing to its design, implementation, testing, and documentation. The role emphasizes improving developer workflows and user experience within a terminal-based environment. | — | 0 |
| Site Reliability Engineering Manager This role is for a Site Reliability Engineering Manager at Apple, supporting scalable and resilient distributed systems for data pipelines and analytics platforms. The role involves leading an SRE team, driving operational excellence, incident response, and automation for data platforms. While the team is within the AI & Data Platforms (AiDP) organization and mentions generative AI, the core responsibilities focus on SRE for data infrastructure, not direct AI/ML model development or research. |
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| System Spaces UI Engineer UI Engineer for Apple's System Spaces team, focusing on building user experiences for features like Home Screen, Lock Screen, Widgets, and Notifications across Apple devices. Responsibilities include prototyping, feature implementation, API definition, bug fixing, and performance improvement. | — | 0 |
| APO Logistics Manager Logistics Manager for Apple's APO operations in China/Southeast Asia, overseeing OEM back-dock operations, transportation, and freight. Responsibilities include managing key metrics, supplier performance, cost-effectiveness, carbon neutrality, and team development. Requires experience in logistics, supply chain, and people management. | — | 0 |
| Plastic Tooling Engineer Plastic Tooling Engineer responsible for plastic tool development, including part design support, concept and process review, DFM review, and tool T0-Tf. The role involves managing molding trials, establishing POR process parameters, troubleshooting, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure product quality and manufacturing efficiency. | — | 0 |
| 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. | — | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Product Quality Manager - Home Product Quality Manager for Home products at Apple, focusing on ensuring quality during the development cycle and enabling operational success through mass production. This role partners with engineering, product development, and operations teams, utilizing statistical knowledge, failure analysis, and program management skills. | — | 0 |
| Product Quality Engineer Product Quality Engineer role focused on end-to-end supplier quality control for consumer products, including incoming inspection, assembly, testing, and field returns. Requires collaboration with internal teams and suppliers, driving robust solutions for quality issues, performing audits, and communicating performance summaries. Experience with AIML on quality control is a plus. | — | 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 |
| Software Engineer - Peformance Analytics Software Engineer role focused on performance analytics for third-party apps (Apple TV, Apple Music). The role involves leveraging existing data infrastructure to provide insights that drive product decisions, empowering engineers with performance data. Requires strong software engineering and data science skills, with an emphasis on shipping tools and building frontend interfaces. | — | 0 |
| Enclosure Global Supply Manager, iPad Supply Chain Manager for iPad enclosures, responsible for sourcing, manufacturing development, execution, and production. This role involves managing suppliers, cost strategies, cross-functional support, build support, on-time delivery, and risk mitigation. Requires experience in Supply Chain Management and a degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering. | — | 0 |
| Technical Program Manager, Camera Module Technical Program Manager for Camera Module development, focusing on manufacturing, process, test, automation, and quality engineering. The role involves managing teams, working with suppliers, identifying and mitigating technical risks, and ensuring successful product introduction and mass production. Requires experience in camera/optics manufacturing and mega factory techniques. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) - Packaging This role focuses on the R&D, selection, and implementation of manufacturing processes for consumer packaging parts and assemblies. It involves developing innovative solutions for manufacturability, environmental goals, and world-class manufacturing, leading partners in NPI development, establishing industry relationships, and using data analytics to drive decisions. The role also manages technology and material roadmaps, collaborates with design and materials engineering, demonstrates scalability of new materials and processes, and collaborates with industrial design to propose product specifications for mass production. | — | 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 |
| Software Development Engineer in Test, Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems Software Development Engineer in Test for Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems, focusing on ApplePay and related technologies. The role involves designing and building automation frameworks, developing apps and tools, and crafting test strategies. While AI-enhanced automation is mentioned as an innovative approach, the core of the role is software development and test automation for wireless technologies. | — | 0 |
| Senior Software Engineer Senior Software Engineer focused on building fundamental security services, addressing identity and authorization challenges for Apple's services. The role involves designing and implementing client libraries and SDKs in multiple languages (Java, Go, Swift, Rust, TypeScript) to bolster security posture, including request verification, token issuance, authentication, authorization, and policy management. | — | 0 |
| Apple Ads - Program Operations Specialist This role supports the end-to-end process for digital ad campaigns, including content review, trafficking, and quality assurance. It involves collaborating with various teams to optimize workflows, manage vendor relationships, enhance internal tooling with automation and AI integrations, and develop new processes. The role also requires collecting performance reporting and evaluating policy enforcement. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Design Engineer, AppleCare Engineering - Hardware Tool & Packaging Design Mechanical Design Engineer responsible for designing and delivering electromechanical tools and fixtures for the diagnosis and repair of Apple products. This role involves the full development lifecycle from concept to production ramp, including CAD design, vendor management, testing, and global safety certification. | — | 0 |
| Environmental Compliance Engineer Environmental Compliance Engineer responsible for driving product-level compliance for hardware products throughout their development cycle, partnering with various engineering and operations teams to implement worldwide environmental compliance requirements and standards. | — | 0 |
| System Experience - Notifications and Focus Engineer Software engineer to build and improve the user experience for notifications and focus features on iOS, watchOS, visionOS, and macOS. Responsibilities include feature definition, design, implementation, bug fixing, and performance optimization. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer, Safari Extensions Software Engineer to help craft the future direction of extensions for web browsers, with a focus on user privacy, user experience, and developer experience. The team builds on the industry-leading WebKit engine and Apple's frameworks to deliver a set of APIs and tools that developers can use to build compelling extensions that enhance the user experience in Safari. Your impact will extend beyond Safari, as you help drive the iOS and macOS extensions platforms forward! | — | 0 |
| Component Quality Engineer This role focuses on the quality of semiconductor components and logic boards within Apple's consumer electronics. It involves auditing vendors, driving issue resolution, performing failure analysis, and ensuring manufacturing quality. While the description mentions 'data analytics machine learning' in the context of managing suppliers, the core responsibilities are in traditional hardware quality engineering, not AI/ML model development or deployment. | — | 0 |
| Front End SW Engineer - iOS / Web - iCloud Software Engineer for iCloud Mail, Calendar & Contacts client development across iOS, macOS, and Web. Focus on user interfaces, client frameworks, performance, and power efficiency. Requires strong programming fundamentals and experience with system-level engineering. | — | 0 |