AI Software Engineer - Interlinked Cupertino,California,United States Software and Services Imagine the innovations you can build with the power of AI. The Interlinked team, within Apple's Security Engineering & Architecture organization, is building intelligent frameworks, tools, and automation that will redefine how Apple operates. We're a small team of passionate engineers who thrive in a fast-paced environment, driven by unique and novel challenges, and deliver things that go beyond what traditional automation could do. **Description** Help us build the tools, automation, and framework that will redefine the way Apple works. As an AI Software Engineer, you'll lead the development of key parts of this effort, tackle impactful challenges, and productize these tools for all of Apple. This is your opportunity to see your ideas make a tangible difference, pushing the boundaries of AI and transforming how Apple works. In this role, you will: * Design and develop the AI foundation framework that powers all AI tools within Apple. * Build tools using the framework to augment and automate high-impact use-cases. * Collaborate with teams across Apple to integrate your solutions into existing workflows and systems. * Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI and contribute to the development of our team's technical roadmap. * Be a champion for AI adoption within Apple, educating others on its capabilities and driving its integration into new areas. **Minimum Qualifications** + Strong experience in building high-quality tools in Python, Java, Swift, and front-end development in React. + Ability to deliver proven work on tight schedules. + Highly familiar with common AI capabilities, such as Function Calling and RAG. + You care deeply about quality, setting a high bar for the tools our team builds. + Background in deploying to production via Kubernetes, Docker, and monitoring via tools, such as Splunk. + Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as this role involves close collaboration with engineers, managers, and teams across Apple to drive the adoption and impact of your work. **Key Qualifications** **Preferred Qualifications** + 3 or more years of relevant industry experience in developing and deploying tools and automation, with recent experience in Applied AI. **Education & Experience** **Additional Requirements** **Pay & Benefits** + At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $143,100 and $264,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. 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