Sr. AI Applications Engineer- Vision Products Group

Role Number: 200621596-3401 Summary 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 otheru2019s 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. Itu2019s 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. Here, youu2019ll do more than join something u2014 youu2019ll add something.Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space. It will allow us to do the things we love in ways never before possible u2014 all while staying connected to the people around us.The Vision Products Group (VPG) is looking for a Senior AI Applications Engineer to help us push the limits on the next generation of interactive computing for our platform. This team is working with some of Apple's most advanced technologies including augmented reality (AR), machine learning (ML) and computer vision (CV). As a senior member of our organization you will drive exploration of future products that will delight, inspire and empower millions of people Description This role involves developing the underlying systems and frameworks that power cutting edge vision-based experiences, working closely with many cross functional teams while ensuring user privacy and system performance across an ecosystem of devices.Engineers are expected to work quickly and creatively to help determine the viability of ideas and technologies while building robust, production-ready systems that millions of users will depend on. You will need to be comfortable writing Swift code, evaluating AI/ML algorithms for on-device integration, collaborating on user experience design, debugging complex cross-device interactions, and mentoring team members on shipping discipline and production-quality development practices. Minimum Qualifications + Proficiency in Swift with solid understanding of iOS frameworks and system-level development. + Familiarity with Objective-C or similar languages (C++, C, etc). + Experience shipping customer-facing features or products to production at scale + Experience developing under strict privacy and security constraints, including techniques like secure data processing, and/or privacy-by-design principles + Ability to mentor engineers in production-quality coding practices and shipping discipline + BS / MS / PhD in Computer Science OR equivalent degree + 5+ Years in software development Preferred Qualifications + Experience integrating LLMs into applications, including on-device model inference and application-level integration + Experience with AR/computer vision domains (ARKit, RealityKit, or related frameworks) + Systems-level thinking + Cross-functional collaboration experience with AI/ML teams, including driving technical requirements and translating between engineering and research contexts + Experience building internal frameworks and APIs with consideration for potential external developer exposure + Experience working with sensor data processing (camera, microphone, IMU) with security considerations + Performance optimization experience, particularly for resource-constrained or real-time systems 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 (.

Created: 2025-11-15