Incubation Software Engineer
Apple · Cupertino, CA · Software and Services
About this role
Apple is hiring a mid-level Software Engineer based in Cupertino, CA. The posting calls out experience with Swift, System Design, Machine Learning, iOS.
- Role
- Software Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Cupertino, CA
- Department
- Software and Services
- Posted
- May 15, 2026
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Job description
from Apple careersJoin a fast-moving incubation team exploring the future of software experiences across Apple platforms. In this role, you will help prototype and architect next-generation applications, frameworks, and intelligent systems that explore emerging technologies including AI-driven and multimodal experiences. You will collaborate closely with designers, prototypers, ML engineers, and software engineers to rapidly turn ambitious ideas into tangible, high-quality prototypes that help shape future product directions. We are looking for a strong frameworks applications engineer to help build exploratory software experiences and technical foundations for future Apple products. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of engineering, prototyping, and product exploration. You will design and develop applications, frameworks, and system spaces across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro, Watch and future platforms. The work often involves close collaboration with interaction designers, AI/ML prototypers, and software engineers to create intelligent experiences, evaluate emerging technologies, and explore new interaction models. Successful candidates are comfortable navigating ambiguity, iterating quickly, and balancing strong engineering fundamentals with a prototyping mindset. h3 Minimum Qualifications /h3 Strong software engineering fundamentals and systems design skills. Experience developing applications or frameworks using Apple technologies. Strong collaboration and communication skills Ability to work effectively in ambiguous and…