Machine Learning Engineer, Siri

Machine Learning Engineer

Siri, Cupertino, California, United States, Software and Services

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something — you'll add something.

Siri is fundamental to how users experience Apple products and services. Our team develops foundational ML systems that power Siri's evolution, translating cutting-edge AI research into seamless user experiences across the Apple ecosystem. We value passion for excellence and a deep commitment to excellence, and if you want to impact millions of customers by working on the most advanced technology solutions, we want to talk to you.

Responsibilities

• Work multi-functionally with multiple teams at Apple, drive requirements and deliver the end solution
• Help evaluate various candidate approaches for optimizing machine learning pipelines for training and inference
• Write clean, maintainable and production code with appropriate documentation and tests
• Debug quality related issues in machine learning pipelines
• Contribute to architecture decisions, design reviews and peer code reviews
• Be a force-multiplier, by enabling team-members to be more productive

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++ with demonstrated ability in using these languages for machine learning modeling and applied research
• Hands-on experience developing end to end machine learning systems
• Strong problem solving skills and passionate about delivering high-quality products, seeking to solve everyday problems in innovative ways
• Ability to work under tight schedules and deliver under pressure
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment and communicate clearly and confidently with partner teams
• Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning Engineering or equivalent professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience working (training, fine-tuning, optimizing, deploying) with large language models and natural language understanding
• Expertise in using machine learning toolkits such as PyTorch, Hugging Face etc.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $126,800 and $220,900, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.