iOS Software Engineer, Agentic systems - Special Projects

Apple
Apple

Software Engineering

Cupertino, CA, USA

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

Posted on Jun 19, 2026
We're a small team at Apple betting on what comes next. We believe AI will fundamentally change how people interact with their devices — and we're looking for iOS engineers who want to build that future. We can't say much about what we're building for our customers. What we can say: the problems are genuinely new and the potential reach is enormous. Beyond the work, we're a collaborative, humble, and curious group that loves learning from each other and building together.
You'll work alongside a tight group of engineers, designers, and researchers to bring AI features from early prototype to product. This is 0-to-1 work — from a rough idea on a whiteboard to software running on real devices. You'll have a lot of autonomy in how you get there. This position requires a self-motivated engineer with strong technical and interpersonal skills to handle responsibilities including:
  • Implementation and optimization of agentic systems that manage context and orchestrate tools
  • Partner with ML and AI researchers to translate cutting-edge models into tangible features
  • Prototyping ideas to support feature definition and iteration
  • Clearly communicate technical concepts to cross functional partners
  • Collaboration on architecture discussions and code review
  • Strong grasp of Computer Science fundamentals - BS Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of iOS development experience or equivalent product or systems engineering experience
  • Practical knowledge of how LLM-powered systems work, including prompt engineering and agent frameworks
  • Experience with coding agents
  • Curiosity about new technologies, flexibility, and openness to ambiguity
  • The following skills are not required, but one or more of these areas would be valuable:
  • Experience building LLM/Agentic systems
  • Understanding of how to leverage coding agents effectively and translate that experience into insights
  • Track record of working cross-functionally and building strong partnerships amongst teams and individuals