Senior Software Developer, Proactive - Search and Data Foundations
Deep Trekker
Software Engineering
Waterloo, ON, Canada
USD 116,800-226k / year + Equity
Posted on Apr 26, 2026
Summary
Apple is looking for experienced software engineers to join the Search and Data Foundations team within the Apple Intelligence Platform. We are building the next generation of data and search infrastructure that supports on-device intelligent experiences. We are looking for highly motivated systems developers that want to make a big impact on our users!
The Search and Data Foundations builds a central part of the Apple Intelligence infrastructure. We develop the back-end ecosystem of data and indexing technologies that power experiences for millions of users. This includes data pipelines, data storage and retrieval, intelligent indexing, and various search technologies.
Description
We are a growing, talented, and motivated team building on-device data and search systems to support intelligent user experiences. We build high-performance data intensive systems that run in highly resource constrained environments, and collaborate with many different teams at Apple to create groundbreaking technology.
Responsibilities
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 $116,800 and $226,000, 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 Inc.’s discretionary employee stock programs. Employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit award recommendations, and can purchase Apple Inc. stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple Inc.’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Participation in Apple Inc.’s discretionary stock programs is governed by Apple Inc.’s stock plans and agreements and are not part of local employment contracts or compensation.
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 and compensation 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. Apple provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace.
Apple is looking for experienced software engineers to join the Search and Data Foundations team within the Apple Intelligence Platform. We are building the next generation of data and search infrastructure that supports on-device intelligent experiences. We are looking for highly motivated systems developers that want to make a big impact on our users!
The Search and Data Foundations builds a central part of the Apple Intelligence infrastructure. We develop the back-end ecosystem of data and indexing technologies that power experiences for millions of users. This includes data pipelines, data storage and retrieval, intelligent indexing, and various search technologies.
Description
We are a growing, talented, and motivated team building on-device data and search systems to support intelligent user experiences. We build high-performance data intensive systems that run in highly resource constrained environments, and collaborate with many different teams at Apple to create groundbreaking technology.
Responsibilities
- You’ll build state-of-the-art, on-device, privacy preserving, and performant intelligent systems. You will be able to contribute to a variety of aspects in our stack, including foundational data storage, indexing, and search technology. You will ship code that runs on millions of devices that people use every day.
- To succeed in this role, you must be a strong programmer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, working collaboratively across teams and organizations. You must enjoy writing performance critical code that is designed to run in highly resource-constrained environments.
- B.S or M.S in Computer Science, or equivalent experience
- Strong computer science fundamentals required
- Ability to write reliable, resilient, performant and well-tested code
- Strong problem solving and debugging skills
- Strong technical communication and presentation skills
- Hands-on experience with at least one compiled language (C/C++/Objective-C, Swift, Go, Java, Rust, etc.), and multi-threaded applications
- Experience building production software systems within large engineering projects
- Familiarity with database systems and operating system concepts
- Experience with performance profiling and tracing tools
- Experience with macOS/iOS development
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 $116,800 and $226,000, 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 Inc.’s discretionary employee stock programs. Employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit award recommendations, and can purchase Apple Inc. stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple Inc.’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Participation in Apple Inc.’s discretionary stock programs is governed by Apple Inc.’s stock plans and agreements and are not part of local employment contracts or compensation.
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 and compensation 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. Apple provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace.
