Senior Software Developer, Proactive - Search and Data Foundations

Location: Waterloo

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 Foundations
Day‑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 Salary
Apple 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 Details
Company:  Apple Canada

Location:

Waterloo, Ontario, N2K 2V5

Requisition :  

Pay:  $119,100 – $230,500 per year

Responsibilities
As 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 lab oration with teams across Apple is a regular part of the job.

Design and develop  on‑device data and search systems that support intelligent user experiences

Build high‑performance , data‑intensive systems optimised for resource‑constrained environments

Contribute to  data pipelines, data storage and retrieval, intelligent indexing, and search technologies

Write reliable , resilient, performant, and well‑tested code across large engineering projects

Collaborate  with many different teams at Apple to create groundbreaking technology

Apply strong debugging  and problem‑solving skills to tackle complex systems‑level challenges

Communicate technical  findings and designs clearly through presentations and written documentation

Requirements / Skills
Apple 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 collaborative, 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…