Foundation Models Framework Engineer at Apple

Cupertino, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Framework Development, API Development, Model Evaluation, LLM Inference Algorithms, Swift Programming, Collaboration, Technical Writing, Machine Learning, Generative AI, On-device ML Systems, Multi-modal LLMs, Swift API Design Patterns, User Interface Technologies, Programming Language Design, Open-source Software Projects

Industry

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

Join the Swift AI Frameworks team and create the best APIs for AI models. You’ll collaborate with passionate and creative colleagues to meet ambitious goals in an environment that not only encourages, but requires constant curiosity and growth. DESCRIPTION As a member of the Swift AI Frameworks team, you will implement new features in the Foundation Models framework and craft elegant APIs that surprise and delight our developers. You will be responsible for bringing your ideas to life through all stages of their development: from initial research, to API design, to model evaluation, to testing and development in Swift, to documentation and internal dogfooding. You’ll join us in energetic discussions of each other’s work and ideas, alongside collaborators possessing a variety of different perspectives and domain expertises. You’ll also have the opportunity to collaborate with experts throughout Apple including: ML researchers, systems engineers, user interface designers, tools engineers, and technical writers. Curious and enterprising individuals who take an expansive view of their role will thrive in this multi-disciplinary environment! MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience with at least one of the following: framework and API development, calling LLM tools and agentic workflows, model evaluation, and LLM inference algorithms (e.g., constrained decoding, retrieval-augmented generation). Proficiency with Swift (or the capacity to become proficient quickly). An ability to collaborate effectively, explain complex concepts clearly, and maintain high standards of quality and meticulous attention to detail. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Interest in machine learning, LLMs and generative AI. The desire to learn and grow, keeping pace with cutting edge technologies. Experience with any of the following is a plus, but not required: LLM serving, On-device ML systems, Multi-modal LLMs, Swift API design patterns, User interface technologies (e.g. SwiftUI, UIKit), Programming language design and implementation, Technical writing and Open-source software projects.

Responsibilities

Implement new features in the Foundation Models framework and craft elegant APIs. Collaborate with colleagues and experts throughout Apple to bring ideas to life through all stages of development.