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The Sr. Software Engineer, Generative Experiences joins the Machine Learning and AI team to bridge the gap between foundation models and end users. This role involves designing and implementing intelligent user experiences that leverage Large Language Models. You will build the complex orchestration layer required for Retrieval-Augmented Generation by integrating data from multiple providers while ensuring low-latency model serving and secure data handling. Key responsibilities include engineering model-driven products, developing evaluation and telemetry tooling, and partnering with design teams to create fluid text streaming and dynamic widget generation. You must be proficient in at least two programming languages, such as C/C++, Go, Python, or Java. The work focuses on translating complex AI interactions into intuitive features for Siri, Spotlight, and Safari while maintaining high standards for privacy.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214500 from 1167 postings across 75 companies.
Build the software application layer that translates foundation model capabilities into generative user experiences.
Orchestrate ML APIs with internal data and services to power Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures.
Design and implement secure, privacy-preserving data handling for all machine learning integrations.
Partner with design and client-side teams to create fluid text streaming and dynamic widget generation.
Define system contracts with infrastructure teams to ensure low-latency model serving and scalable orchestration.
Develop engineering frameworks and benchmark tooling to measure and evaluate real-time model performance.
Create telemetry systems to monitor and calibrate the quality of model responses in production.
Work with globalization teams to ensure localized and culturally aligned generative AI experiences.
What we're looking for
3+ years of industry-related experience working in collaborative environments.
Experience with prompt engineering and prompt tuning techniques to conduct systematic evaluation and iteration based on quality and consistency metrics.
Proficient in at least two programming languages such as C/C++, Go, Python, or Java.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or 2 years of equivalent work experience.
Ability to translate product requirements into engineering tasks with a strong focus on end-user experience.
Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.
Prior experience in consumer-facing products (preferred).
In-depth experience with server-side development and deployment (preferred); advanced degree in CS (preferred).
Large Language Models
Retrieval-Augmented Generation
Python
Go
C++
Java
Machine Learning
Prompt Engineering
Server-side Development
Telemetry
Model Serving
Data Handling