AIML - Senior Machine Learning Engineer/Scientist, Siri and Information Intelligence

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, C++, Data science techniques, Java Programming, Machine learning techniques, Python Programming

Job Description

As a member of our fast-paced group, you’ll have the unique and rewarding opportunity to shape upcoming products from Apple. We are looking for people with excellent applied machine learning, NLP experience and solid engineering skills in creating outstanding search and NLP services. This role will have the following responsibilities:

Working on query understanding components such as intent classification, entity recognition, entity linking, etc. and analyzing query understanding issues and opportunities

Developing, fine-tuning, and evaluating domain specific Large Language Models for various tasks and applications in Apple’s AI powered products

Conducting applied research to transfer the cutting edge research in generative AI to production ready technologies

Understanding product requirements, translate them into modeling tasks and engineering tasks

Building machine learned models for entity linking, intent classification, entity recognition, search relevance, ranking and query understanding problems

Integrating search functions into Apple products, such as Siri, Spotlight, Safari, Messages, Lookup, etc.

Building end-to-end production system including query understanding and ranking to power search

Utilizing Spark, Hadoop MapReduce, Hive, Impala to perform distributed data processing

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in machine learning, deep learning, information retrieval, knowledge graphs, natural language processing or data mining
• Experience of prompt engineering, fine-tuning, evaluating, and developing data collection/annotation/management tooling for LLMs.
• Proficiency in one of following languages: Python, Go, Java, C++
• Excellent knowledge and good practical skills in major machine learning algorithms
• Excellent data analytical skills
• Good interpersonal skills and team player

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Information Retrieval, Data Science or related field

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 $170,700 and $300,200, 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.