UX Software Engineer, Special Projects

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $150,400–$277,600 / yr
Posted: 58 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 · UX Software Engineer, Special Projects

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UX Software Engineer - Special Projects will join a small, collaborative team of engineers, designers, and researchers to develop innovative AI features. This role involves 0-to-1 development, taking projects from initial whiteboard concepts to functional software running on real devices. The engineer will design and build iOS-based software that re-imagines user experiences through artificial intelligence while contributing to architecture decisions and ensuring product reliability through testing and infrastructure. Key responsibilities include rapid prototyping and partnering with Machine Learning teams to shape features rather than just implementing specifications. Candidates should possess strong computer science fundamentals and experience in mobile or application development, specifically with iOS and Swift. The role focuses on the technical challenge of human-AI interaction, requiring a proactive approach to solving problems amidst ambiguity while exploring how AI tools transform software development and user engagement.

Skills

Swift iOS macOS Machine Learning AI UI Frameworks Performance Optimization Prototyping Testing Infrastructure

What you'll do

Design and build iOS-based software that integrates AI into new user experiences.
Rapidly prototype ideas to determine technical feasibility before moving to production.
Collaborate with design and machine learning teams to shape features rather than just implementing specifications.
Contribute to high-level architecture decisions for new products.
Ensure the quality and reliability of shipped code through testing, tooling, and infrastructure.
Develop software specifically focused on human-AI interaction.
Navigate ambiguous requirements to move projects from initial concepts to finished products.

What we're looking for

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
3+ years of mobile or application development experience.
Strong computer science fundamentals and proficiency in iOS and Swift.
Proven track record of shipping software that people use.
Experience building products from scratch, such as side projects or apps.
Ability to navigate ambiguity and solve problems independently.
Experience developing software for human-AI interaction.
Experience in iOS/macOS domains like system services, UI frameworks, or performance optimization.

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