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. 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. Responsibilities Build state-of-the-art, on-device, privacy-preserving, and performant intelligent systems Contribute to foundational data storage, indexing, and search technology Write performance-critical code designed to run in highly resource-constrained environments Ship production code that runs on millions of Apple devices daily Collaborate across teams and organizations at Apple Minimum Qualifications B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, or equivalent experience Strong computer science fundamentals 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 Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with database systems and operating system concepts Experience with performance profiling and tracing tools Experience with macOS/iOS development B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience; strong computer science fundamentals; experience with compiled languages such as C/C++, Swift, Go, Java, or Rust; experience building production software systems in large engineering projects #J-18808-Ljbffr