Senior iOS/OS Architect – Apple Services

Do you want to join a team where ideas become reality? Come join us and help build innovative next generation GenAI systems which transforms the experiences of millions of users every day! As an independent and Senior iOS Engineering Architect on our team, you will use your curated expertise to help develop apps, frameworks, and daemons on iOS platforms. Be ready to make something extraordinary when you come here. Dynamic and awe-inspiring, innovative and industry-defining technologies are the norm at Apple. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with their products and services. Come and help us take Apple Services to the next level!

Description We are looking for a senior full-stack iOS architect-level engineer to create new features for Apple Services powered by Generative AI at the core. As a Software Engineer on our team, you will develop apps, frameworks and daemons for iOS platforms which deliver innovative and reliable interfaces and experiences to our customers. In this role, you will work at all stages of incubation including ideation, development, and experimentation to realize next generation ideas. You will work on the front-end development as well as the iOS native stack. You will actively develop system experiences working closely with Design & UI/UX teams, AI Scientists and R&D engineers on next-gen GenAI Systems.

Minimum Qualifications
• BS/MS plus 10 years of iOS development experience, with a strong track record in both user-facing apps and system-level components
• Proficient in designing and architecting projects with minimal supervision
• Deep knowledge of the iOS ecosystem, including iPhone and iPad platforms
• Exceptional development experience with Swift, Objective-C, Cocoa, and C++
• Experience with operating systems design, including daemons, frameworks, and cross-process communication
• Familiarity with embedded platforms and low-level system interactions
• Proficiency in Xcode, UI/UX design, Core Data management, and Apple’s development APIs (UIKit, Cocoa Touch)
• Experience with native UI development, database management, and backend integration
• Strong ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams, including engineers, researchers, and designers
• Excellent communication skills, with a focus on teamwork and problem-solving
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with rapidly changing priorities

Preferred Qualifications
• Passion for the customer experience, and obsessive about details
• Working experience and deep understanding of full-stack software, object-oriented design, distributed systems, and multi-threading
• Background and understanding of Machine Learning & on Device ML is a plus
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect iOS applications to back-end services
• Familiarity with cloud environments like AWS or Google Cloud Platform

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 $207,800 and $378,700, 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 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 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 .