Software Development Engineer, Siri Runtime Systems and Interaction

Apple

Apple

Software Engineering

Cupertino, CA, USA

USD 147,400-272,100 / year + Equity

Posted on Apr 29, 2026
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Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. The Siri Software Group is looking for a highly motivated Systems Software Engineer to help build delightful Siri experiences supercharged with Apple Intelligence. You will be working with the team that has created the best-in-class intelligent voice assistant that helps millions of people get things done. You enjoy problem solving and are passionate about building high-quality software that enables a wowing customer experience.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of designing, building and integrating the next generation of Siri that is responsive, deterministic and low-latency. You will focus on new features, system integration to optimize performance for low-latency interaction as well as exceptional battery life, and help develop intelligent experiences into people’s daily lives. This is a highly cross functional role requires collaborating with with engineers across software, hardware and silicon to create these experiences that leverage the latest advancements in Large Language Models (LLMs), on-device execution and distributed execution.
  • Design, develop and maintain the robust on-device runtime for Siri.
  • Implement scalable, maintainable, and highly testable code, ensuring best practices in engineering.
  • Contributing to architecture decisions, design reviews and peer code reviews.
  • Debug, optimize, and profile system performance to ensure high-quality, responsive interactions.
  • Leverage GenAI-based tooling to enhance engineering productivity, code quality, and efficiency at scale.
  • Strong programming skills in either of C++, Swift or ObjectiveC.
  • Strong problem solving skills and comfortable dealing with ambiguity
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Bachelors in Computer Science/related disciplines.
  • Experience with Swift/C++/ObjectiveC for building and designing production quality software.
  • Experience with developing and optimizing algorithms that run efficiently on resource constrained platforms
  • Experience with API design or framework development
  • Experience with systems and kernel programming
  • Exposure to tools and workflows related to debugging, memory profiling, performance optimization
  • Masters or PhD degree
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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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