Apple is hiring a Senior Software Developer to join the Search and Data Foundations team within the Apple Intelligence Platform in Waterloo, Ontario. This is a chance to work on next‑generation data and search infrastructure that directly powers on‑device intelligent experiences used by millions of people worldwide.The team sits at the core of the Apple Intelligence infrastructure, developing the back‑end ecosystem of data pipelines, data storage and retrieval, intelligent indexing, and search technologies. If you're a systems developer who thrives on building high‑performance, resource‑constrained software and collaborating across large engineering organisations, this role is worth your attention.About the Role: Senior Software Developer, Proactive – Search and Data FoundationsDay‑to‑day, you'll be contributing to on‑device data and search systems that underpin intelligent user experiences across Apple's product ecosystem. The work is technically demanding — you'll build high‑performance, data‑intensive systems that operate in highly resource‑constrained environments, all while collaborating with many different teams across Apple to bring groundbreaking technology to life.This is a growing, talented team where technical rigour, strong communication, and a passion for systems‑level problem solving are valued every day. You'll be expected to write reliable, resilient, and well‑tested code and contribute meaningfully to large‑scale engineering projects.Benefits and SalaryApple offers a base pay range of $119,100 to $230,500 for this role, with your actual pay depending on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.



Base pay is one component of a broader total compensation package. Employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and may participate in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan to purchase Apple stock at a discount. The role may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments, as well as relocation support. Additional benefits include comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and tuition reimbursement for formal education related to career advancement at Apple.Job DetailsCompany: Apple CanadaLocation: Waterloo, Ontario, N2 K 2 V5Requisition ID: Pay: $119,100 – $230,500 per yearResponsibilitiesAs a member of the Search and Data Foundations team, you'll contribute to building the infrastructure that sits at the heart of Apple Intelligence. Your work will span data pipelines, indexing, and search — all of it running efficiently on‑device and at scale. Collaboration with teams across Apple is a regular part of the job.Design and develop on‑device data and search systems that support intelligent user experiencesBuild high‑performance, data‑intensive systems optimised for resource‑constrained environmentsContribute to data pipelines, data storage and retrieval,



intelligent indexing, and search technologiesWrite reliable, resilient, performant, and well‑tested code across large engineering projectsCollaborate with many different teams at Apple to create groundbreaking technologyApply strong debugging and problem‑solving skills to tackle complex systems‑level challengesCommunicate technical findings and designs clearly through presentations and written documentationRequirements / SkillsApple is looking for a highly motivated systems developer with strong computer science fundamentals and hands‑on experience building production‑grade software. Candidates who thrive in cooperative, technically rigorous environments and have a passion for on‑device systems will be well‑suited to this role.B. S. or M. S. in Computer Science, or equivalent practical experienceStrong computer science fundamentals across systems, algorithms, and data structuresHands‑on experience with at least one compiled language such as C, C++, Objective‑C, Swift, Go, Java, or Rust, including multi‑threaded application developmentExperience building production software systems within large engineering projectsStrong problem‑solving and debugging skills at the systems levelTechnical communication and presentation skills sufficient to convey complex engineering concepts clearlyFamiliarity with database systems and operating system concepts is an assetExperience with performance profiling and tracing tools is preferredExperience with mac OS/i OS development is an advantageB. S or M. S in Computer Science, or equivalent experience#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Software Developer, Proactive - Search And Data Foundations (Waterloo)
🏢 Apple - Canada
📍 Waterloo