The role is for a senior Swift engineer at Claris, an Apple company, focused on building an on-device AI pipeline for macOS. The team aims to empower knowledge workers by integrating and automating processes across applications. Candidates will work on systems-level challenges involving native AI runtime, platform integrations, and adaptive macOS UI. This position requires a passion for creating intelligent software that enhances customer data experiences.

• B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent software engineering experience
• 7-10+ years of software engineering experience with Swift
• Experience shipping macOS desktop software (not iOS-only)
• Strong understanding of Swift concurrency including actors, async/await, and structured concurrency
• Experience working within layered, modular architectures with strict dependency management
• Familiarity with Apple Foundation Models and on-device ML frameworks
• Experience building or integrating with MCP or similar tool-use frameworks
• Experience with deterministic data systems using Swift
• Experience building production SwiftUI applications with AppKit interop
• Experience with SPM multi-target architectures and strict layered dependency enforcement
• Experience with macOS system services including process lifecycle management and code signing
• Experience with actor-based concurrency patterns and data race prevention
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and test automation
• Experience working collaboratively on small, senior teams

• Build the native macOS platform that integrates AI-powered insights for knowledge workers
• Develop an on-device AI pipeline with a multi-stage architecture
• Work on platform integrations and enterprise connectors based on team strengths
• Ensure the software protects customer data and maintains critical system operations
• Take ownership of technical surfaces and prioritize user experience
• Collaborate with team members to ensure clear communication and shared accountability

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.