AIML - Machine Learning Research Engineer, Machine Translation

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, C Programming, C++, Deep Learning, Effective communication skills, Java Programming, JAX framework, Large Language Models - LLMs, Machine learning techniques, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Python Programming, PyTorch, TensorFlow

Job Description

The AI/ML - Machine Translation team is looking for exceptional researchers/scientists to develop the next generation of core MT technology to allow our users to communicate across language barriers. We have opportunities for both engineering and senior researcher roles.

Key Qualifications

• Expertise in key language technologies including machine translation, large language model and natural language processing.
• Proven background in machine learning and deep learning including neural machine translation, language modeling, sequence-to-sequence models, etc.
• Hands-on experience with deep learning toolkits including JAX, PyTorch, Tensorflow, etc.
• Ability to formulate a research problem, design, experiment and implement solutions in C/C++/Java, Python, bash scripting, etc.
• Experience working with standard MT/NLP toolkits preferred, e.g. FairSeq, Marian, Sockeye, OpenNMT, etc.
• Design and deployment of real-world, large-scale, user-facing MT or LLM systems preferred.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.

• Machine Translation is a critical technology that enables connecting people across language barriers. The Apple MT organization is responsible for the R&D of state-of-the-art approaches to MT as well as applications of this technology (e.g., Translate app, Safari web page translation and System-wide translation).
• We are looking for research scientists and engineers passionate about applied research in the space of MT, investigating novel modeling and learning approaches and evaluation methods. As a member of the core modeling team, you will have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of language technologies and advance the edge of the MT technology to tackle real world problems.

The successful candidate should have excellent oral and written communication skills and a team player. Track record of impactful contributions to the field of MT or related fields preferred for senior researchers.

Education & Experience

Master (Ph.D preferred) in Machine Learning, Computer Science or related fields, preferably with a specialization in MT or Language Modeling.

Pay & Benefits

• 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 $138,900 and $256,500, 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.

  Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.