Siri NL Platform Software Engineer **Cupertino, California, United States** **Machine Learning and AI** **Summary** Posted: **Aug 15, 2025** Weekly Hours: **40** Role Number: **200616538-0836** Join the Siri NL runtime platform team and help shape the future of Apple Intelligence. As a software engineer on the Siri NL Runtime platform team, you will work on cutting-edge technologies that bring smarter, faster, and more natural interactions to millions of users worldwide. You will help building the on-device runtime platform that powers Siri across all Apple devices, enabling seamless, intelligent, and secure user experiences. This is an opportunity to work with a passionate and diverse group of engineers, scientists, and cross-functional partners to deliver innovative Siri features and experiences for the next generation of Apple products. **Description** In this role, you will be at the forefront of integrating Apple Intelligence into Siri across all Apple devices. You’ll design and implement new features, optimize performance, and help bring spoken and typed experiences to life. You will work closely with engineers across Siri and Apple to create scalable, efficient, and user-focused solutions that leverage the latest advancements in large language models (LLMs) and on-device intelligence. **Responsibilities** + Design, develop, and maintain the on-device runtime platform for Siri on Apple devices. + Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable, maintainable, and testable code. + Apply LLM to enhance Siri’s intelligence and collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and integrate new Siri experiences for upcoming products. + Debug, optimize, and profile system performance to ensure high-quality, low-latency interactions. **Minimum Qualifications** + Currently pursuing or recently completed an M.S./B.S. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. + Strong programming skills in one or more languages, such as Swift, C++ or Objective-C. + Proficient in Python programming. + Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, system design, concurrency, and object-oriented programming. + Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and development environments quickly. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a collaborative and proactive mindset. **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience with iOS development or building apps for Apple platforms (personal, academic, or professional). + Proficiency with Swift and Xcode. + Exposure to on-device development workflows (e.g., debugging tools, memory profiling, performance optimization). + Experience working on large-scale or multi-team software projects (including open-source or research projects). + Familiarity with modern development tools and practices (e.g., Git, CI/CD, code review, automated testing). **Pay & Benefits** At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. 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