App Intents Framework Engineer

App Intents Framework Engineer

Are you excited to work on the core technologies that are changing the way we interact with our devices and underlie the Apple Intelligence ecosystem? Want to build the framework and platform that powers the next generation of smart software inside and outside Apple and helps apps integrate deeply into the newest devices? The App Intents Platform team is looking for an engineer with experience working on Apple platforms and a passion for crafting elegant, powerful APIs that developers love to use. In this role, you'll be part of a cross-functional and collaborative team that works on the App Intents framework and related technologies that enable the new Siri assistant, Visual Intelligence, the Shortcuts app, widgets and live activities, the Action button, and much more! You'll ship code that runs on the devices people use every day, unlocks the creativity of developers around the world, and powers products that are critical to the lives of millions of users.

As a strong programmer and a creative problem solver, you can break down interesting technical challenges and create elegant, robust, scalable code. You care deeply about software architecture and writing code that is flexible and maintainable in the future. You are excited about developing new APIs and core capabilities that power the latest from Apple, as well as maintaining existing code, fixing bugs, and giving your work that extra little bit of polish. You finish your work with a keen eye for the details that surprise and delight customers, including developers. You're excited about owning foundational tools that developers both within and outside of Apple will use to ship features and apps you couldn't even imagine. In this role, you will primarily be responsible for designing and developing new features and APIs within the App Intents framework. There will also be opportunities to work with cross-functional teams building the many experiences the framework powers, including exciting features for new hardware. You'll get a chance to push the limits of our tooling and language, including working with the teams focusing on the Swift compiler and Xcode developer tools. You'll get the chance to practice deep systems engineering like optimizing performance and reliability across multi-process architectures. You will guide APIs through an iterative review process alongside experts from our partner teams and across Apple, and finally present them to developers at WWDC!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience developing software and applications in Swift or Objective-C
• Familiarity with essential software development tools (Xcode, lldb, Instruments, git)
• Experience designing clean, well-abstracted interfaces between software components or libraries
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and focus on quality
• You will need solid computer science fundamentals—including data structures & algorithms, object-oriented design, and concurrency—to be

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specific experience with Swift API design
• Experience adopting SiriKit, App Intents, or other programmable software or automation APIs
• Skilled at working with and supporting developers and multi-functional teams as they adopt newly-built interfaces

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 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.

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.