Apple is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Siri Runtime Platform team to advance privacy-first systems that enable Siri’s seamless functionality for millions of users worldwide
Requirements
- Strong programming skills in languages like Swift, Objective-C, C++ or Python
- Solid understanding of privacy-preserving technologies and secure software development
- Experience with runtime systems, APIs, and performance optimization in real-time applications
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex system issues, including performance bottlenecks, privacy and security vulnerabilities
- Experience with privacy frameworks such as differential privacy, federated learning, or secure multi-party computation
- Familiarity with Apple platforms and technologies, including iOS and macOS development
- Knowledge of analytics systems and techniques for balancing privacy with usability
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain privacy-centric features and systems for Siri to ensure user data protection and compliance with privacy regulations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including privacy engineers, data scientists, and product managers, to align platform capabilities with organizational privacy goals
- Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to address potential security and privacy vulnerabilities
- Contribute to Siri’s on-device and server-side runtime systems, focusing on minimizing data sharing and enhancing local processing capabilities
- Mentor junior engineers, perform code reviews, and uphold best practices in secure software development
- Stay up-to-date with the latest privacy technologies and trends, integrating relevant advancements into Siri’s architecture
- Actively participate in system design reviews, proposing innovative ideas to balance performance, scalability, and privacy requirements
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with expertise in building large-scale, distributed systems
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in a cross-functional environment
- Demonstrated leadership skills, with a track record of driving technical initiatives and mentoring team members
- Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, with a focus on security, privacy, or distributed systems
