Machine Learning Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of hands-on machine learning engineering experience, with at least 1 year directly working on large language models or generative AI. Your background includes a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, and you possess deep expertise in machine learning techniques and frameworks. You are skilled in Python and have experience with TensorFlow and Keras, enabling you to build and optimize complex models effectively.

You thrive at the intersection of modeling, infrastructure, and product, and you understand the importance of systematic experimentation and iteration in improving model quality. Your collaborative spirit allows you to work closely with research, infrastructure, and product teams, ensuring that the AI capabilities you develop are impactful and aligned with user needs.

Desirable

Experience with cutting-edge LLM techniques and a passion for AI innovations will set you apart. Familiarity with data pipelines and model deployment in production environments is a plus, as is a strong understanding of the challenges associated with training large-scale models.

What you'll do

As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Apple, you will be responsible for the end-to-end development of large language models and agentic systems. This includes designing robust training pipelines, building agent environments, and deploying high-impact AI capabilities into real-world applications. You will drive ML innovations by identifying key opportunity areas and experimenting with various techniques to enhance model training and evaluation efficiency.

Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to push model quality through systematic experimentation and iteration. You will contribute to the technical direction of the ML platform powering Apple products, ensuring that the solutions you develop are scalable and efficient. You will also mentor junior engineers, sharing your expertise and fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team.

What we offer

Apple offers a dynamic work environment where you can contribute to groundbreaking AI technologies that impact millions of users. You will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, driving innovation and shaping the future of AI at Apple. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds in our team.