AI Ecosystem Engineer - Worldwide Developer Relations

Sunnyvale,California,United States

Marketing

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. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. The ideal engineer for this role thrives working in a dynamic, cross functional team, has deep empathy for developers and their software development / learning process, and is passionate about taking developer experiences from good to great.

Description

In this role, you will support the development of world-class third party apps by bridging developers to framework engineering teams, enabling them to create the most innovative apps using Apple technologies while ensuring exceptional user experiences. You will be constantly exploring the latest technologies and helping the developer community to ship great apps that show off the best of what Apple hardware and software can enable. The role will focus on direct code-level support, developer events/labs, and forums, as well as writing technical notes and sample code. You will have the opportunity to be deeply involved with guiding developers in the use of Apple Intelligence right from the start, along with other Apple technologies based on machine learning. The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background and is driven to solve challenging technical problems on behalf of developers. You have strong communication skills, and you can translate technical experiences to technical and non-technical audiences. You can work independently whilst fostering and leveraging collaborative relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

• 6+ years experience developing apps for Apple platforms in Swift or Objective-C.

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with or experience in Machine Learning (ML) and related technologies.

• Experience with core frameworks such as Foundation, CoreAnimation, SwiftUI, AppKit, and UIKit.

• Understanding of API / SPI design and implementation.

• Experience testing technology stacks with many software and hardware components.

• Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong computer science fundamentals & debugging instincts.

• Willingness to dive in and take ownership of a problem space.

• Ability to rapidly problem solve, improvise, and triage technical scenarios.

• Resourceful, passionate, creative, and results oriented with high energy and a positive attitude.

• Understanding of the app ecosystem, business models, and competition.

• BS/MS in Computer Science OR equivalent industry experience.

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 $121,909 and $214,500 annualized, 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 (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) 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 take affirmative action to ensure 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. (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)

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