Apple

On-Device ML Infrastructure Engineer (CoreML Runtime), Graphics, Games and Machine Learning

Apple$150K — $180K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Masters degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Proficient in C++ or Swift; familiarity with Python is a plus.
  • Experience with compiler stacks like MLIR, LLVM, or TVM.
  • Knowledge of Operating Systems, embedded programming, and parallel programming.
  • Solid understanding of machine learning fundamentals, particularly architectures like Transformers.
  • Effective communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Develop the Core ML Runtime for on-device execution of machine learning models.
  • Design and implement advanced ML graph compilation systems.
  • Optimize ML models for efficient delivery on Apple products.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve developer experience.
  • Conduct performance profiling and debugging of machine learning applications.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology at Apple.
  • Collaborative work environment focused on innovation.
  • Access to continuous learning and professional development.
  • Engagement in a mission that impacts Apple’s product offerings.
  • Participation in a culture that values diversity and inclusion.
Full Job Description
Description

We're building an end-to-end developer experience for machine learning development that employs Apple's vertical integration. This allows developers to iterate on model authoring, optimization, transformation, execution, debugging, profiling, and analysis.

This role focuses on the Core ML Runtime for execution on-device. In this role, you will build the world's most advanced ML graph compilation and runtime system, capable of optimizing and delivering ML models efficiently on Apple products and services.

Minimum Qualifications

Masters or equivalent experience in Computer Sciences, Engineering, or related subject area.

Highly proficient in C++ or Swift. Familiarity with Python.

Experience with any compiler stack (MLIR/LLVM/TVM/...).

Familiarity with Operating Systems, embedding programming, parallel programming.

Sound understanding of ML fundamentals, including common architectures such as Transformers.

Good communication skills, including ability to communicate with multi-functional audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with any on-device ML stack, such as TFLite, ONNX, ExecuTorch, etc.

Experience with any ML authoring framework (PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, etc.) is a strong plus.

Experience with accelerators, GPU programming is a strong plus.

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
Market Cap
$2,074.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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