Apple

Machine Learning Compiler Engineer

Apple$130K — $180K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field; 5 years relevant experience.
  • Experience with program analysis and IR (Intermediate Representation), especially with MLIR and LLVM.
  • Proven expertise in compiler design and architecture, focusing on front-end and middle-end optimizations.
  • High-level proficiency in C++, with experience in large, complex software systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to ship high-quality production software (preferred).

Responsibilities

  • Architect and develop the compiler for Apple's Neural Engine Accelerator, optimizing for performance and power efficiency.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support next-gen hardware features.
  • Lead design and implementation of complex compiler features, aligning with team strategy.
  • Mentor and guide engineers on compiler technologies, promoting code quality and innovation.
  • Define new compiler architecture approaches, balancing performance with energy efficiency.
  • Identify and drive scalability and performance initiatives for AI workloads.
  • Cultivate a culture of learning and collaboration within the team.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
  • Retirement benefits included.
  • Access to discounted products and free services.
  • Reimbursement for education expenses, including tuition.
  • Eligibility for stock awards and participation in employee stock purchase plan.
Full Job Description
Description

As a Machine Learning Compiler Engineer, you will:
• Architect and develop the compiler for Apple's proprietary Neural Engine Accelerator, optimizing it for deep learning inference with a focus on performance, scalability, and power efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware and platform architecture teams, to bring new hardware silicon to market and ensure compiler support for next-gen features
• Lead the design and implementation of complex compiler features, advancing both technical capabilities and strategic alignment across the team and company
• Mentor and guide emerging and mid-level engineers, sharing expertise to foster their growth in compiler technologies and ensuring high standards of code quality, innovation, and efficiency
• Play an instrumental role in defining new compiler architecture approaches and optimizations, balancing trade-offs between performance, energy efficiency, and hardware constraints
• Identify and drive initiatives that will improve the scalability and general performance of AI workloads on Apple hardware, contributing to the vision and roadmap of the Apple Neural Engine team
• Cultivate a culture of learning and collaboration, encouraging innovation, and supporting engineers in their development, with the potential to expand influence across the organization

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 5 years of relevant experience

Experience with program analysis and IR (Intermediate Representation), or programming language design, particularly with MLIR and LLVM

Proven expertise in compiler design and architecture, including deep experience with front-end and middle-end optimizations, register allocation, and back-end code generation

High-level proficiency in C++ and experience working with large, complex software systems

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's (and/or Master's/PhD) degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 10 years of relevant experience

Demonstrated ability to ship high-quality production software

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions

Experience optimizing compilers for distributed, parallel, or heterogeneous execution environments, with a solid understanding of shared memory, synchronization, and multi-threading techniques

Expertise in neural network inference on specialized SoCs or GPUs, and knowledge of deep learning frameworks and tools

Familiarity with Just-in-Time (JIT) compilation and dynamic optimization techniques for real-time code execution

Proven track record in mentoring and coaching engineers, with an interest in taking on increasing responsibilities and contributing to the team's development

About Apple

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

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154,000 employees
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Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
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+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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