Apple
Software Engineer, Siri Attention and Invocation
$150K–$278K
Cupertino, California · Full-time · Posted Jul 28, 2026
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in CS, ML, EE/EECS, or related field.
About the job
Develop and maintain the on-device software platform and invocation features that support Siri’s attentive, conversational interactions across Apple devices.
What you'll do
- Build, maintain, and extend the Siri Attention and Invocation platform and features on current and new Apple devices.
- Develop efficient frameworks for Siri audio and runtime execution of machine-learning models; improve invocation through algorithms and experiments.
- Define metrics and logging, partner with cross-functional teams, and work with quality teams to ship reliable features.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in CS, ML, EE/EECS, or a related field.
- Proficiency writing production-quality object-oriented code in C++ and Objective-C.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including explaining complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Curiosity about how systems work and motivation to solve complex problems.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in CS, ML, EE/EECS, or a related field.
- Programming experience with Swift; understanding of operating system fundamentals, multithreading, concurrent processing, software performance, and optimization.
Pay
$150,400 and $277,600 USD base salary
Tools
C++, Objective C, Swift
AI focus
Develop on-device frameworks and runtime support for machine-learning models used in Siri interactions, and create algorithms and experiments to improve invocation while balancing latency and accuracy.
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