Senior AI Agent Engineer

Senior AI Agent Engineer Sunnyvale, California, United States Machine Learning and AI Summary Posted: Sep 03, 2025 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200616651-3956 Claris, an Apple company with over 30 years of experience building transformative software, is entering a new era of AI-native development. We are looking for a Senior AI Agent Engineer to own the design and development of scalable backend infrastructure that powers intelligent,autonomous workflows. In this role, youu2019ll architect and implement resilient systems thatsupport multi-agent coordination, context-aware task execution, and seamless integration withinternal and third-party services. Description Your leadership will drive the real-time orchestration of agents that interact with data, APIs, and usersu2014unlocking smarter, faster, and more adaptive applications at scale.Success in this role requires strong programming proficiency, along with deep knowledge of agent architectures, orchestration frameworks, and modern AI toolchains. Responsibilities + Youu2019ll play a pivotal role in defining modular agent architectures + integrating state-of-the-art foundation models (LLMs and beyond) + embedding advanced AI capabilities deep within the Claris platform + As a senior engineer, youu2019ll also champion ethical AI practicesu2014advocating for fairness, transparency, and user trust throughout the system design lifecycle. Minimum Qualifications + 5+ years of professional software engineering experience + 2-3 years experience with a focus on AI systems or intelligent agents + Bacheloru2019s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience + Strong programming skills in Python, TypeScript, or Go + Solid understanding of AI infrastructure, architectures, and tooling Preferred Qualifications + Hands-on experience building agents using Model Context Protocol (MCP) or similar agent frameworks + Proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud, and container orchestration using Kubernetes + Experience designing and implementing workflow orchestration and execution systems + Familiarity with document and graph data storage technologies like MongoDB or KuzuDB + Understanding of AI memory systems, including contextual embeddings and long-term memory management; bonus for experience with LangMem or LangGraph + Awareness of ethical AI principles, particularly around user privacy, data security, and responsible model integration 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 $181,100 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 Appleu2019s 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 Appleu2019s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Youu2019ll 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 u2014 including tuition. 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Created: 2025-11-15