Incubation Software Engineer

Cupertino Until 9/22/2026 First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description

Join 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.

Description

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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 exploratory environments.

Preferred Qualifications

Expertise in Swift/SwiftUI and Objective-C
Experience developing across multiple Apple platforms.
Strong product intuition and an appreciation for interaction design.
Knowledge of Apple frameworks including UIKit, AppKit, Vision, and others.

About this role

Summary

Designs and develops exploratory applications and frameworks for future Apple products.

Job title

Incubation Software Engineer

Experience level

null

Industry

software

Location requirements

Cupertino, on-site work required

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

software engineeringApple technologiesSwiftSwiftUIObjective-C

Preferred skills

SwiftUIObjective-CApple platformsUIKitAppKitVision

Specializations

applicationsframeworksAImultimodalsystem design
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cupertino, CA, USA

On-site City