Software Development Engineer, Siri Runtime Systems and Interaction

Apple Inc

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On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$150,400–$277,600 / yr
Posted
135 days ago
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This role $214k
$135k most similar roles pay here $293k

This role pays more than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $177,900–$235,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $214k versus about $207k for comparable roles.

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Software Development Engineer, Siri Runtime Systems and Interaction

Software Development Engineer, Siri Runtime Systems and Interaction joins the Siri Software Group to build intelligent voice assistant experiences powered by Apple Intelligence. This role focuses on designing, building, and integrating a responsive, deterministic, and low-latency runtime for Siri while optimizing performance for battery life. The engineer will develop features using Large Language Models, on-device execution, and distributed execution in a cross-functional environment involving software, hardware, and silicon teams. Daily responsibilities include writing scalable, maintainable code, participating in architecture decisions, and performing system profiling to ensure high-quality interactions. Candidates should possess strong programming skills in C++, Swift, or ObjectiveC, along with experience in algorithm optimization for resource-constrained platforms, API design, and kernel programming. The role addresses the technical challenge of creating seamless, low-latency interactive experiences through advanced systems engineering and GenAI-based tooling to enhance overall code quality.

What does a Software Development Engineer earn in California?

Median $217725 from 77 postings across 8 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and maintain the robust on-device runtime for Siri.
  • Implement scalable, maintainable, and highly testable code following engineering best practices.
  • Participate in architecture decisions, design reviews, and peer code reviews.
  • Debug, optimize, and profile system performance to ensure responsive interactions.
  • Integrate features that optimize for low-latency interaction and exceptional battery life.
  • Develop intelligent experiences using Large Language Models (LLMs) and on-device execution.
  • Utilize GenAI-based tooling to enhance engineering productivity and code quality at scale.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • Master's or PhD degree is preferred.
  • Strong programming skills in C++, Swift, or Objective-C.
  • Experience developing and optimizing algorithms for resource-constrained platforms.
  • Experience with systems and kernel programming.
  • Experience with API design or framework development.
  • Proficiency in debugging, memory profiling, and performance optimization tools.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to handle ambiguity.

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