Apple

Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Search & Knowledge Platform

Apple$150K — $180K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MS in Computer Science or related field
  • 10+ years in machine learning, deep learning, or related fields
  • 10+ years experience in shipping Search and Q&A technologies
  • Excellent programming skills in C++, Python, Scala, Go
  • Experience with tools and frameworks for quality evaluation
  • Strong analytical skills for improving search relevance
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop advanced Search and Q&A experiences for Apple products
  • Collaborate with engineers on large-scale machine learning projects
  • Improve Query Understanding, Retrieval, and Ranking processes
  • Push the boundaries of document retrieval and ranking
  • Develop and deploy machine learning models at scale
  • Leverage deep learning techniques to understand user intents
  • Work with petabytes of structured and unstructured data

Benefits

  • Diverse team environment with expertise in various ML fields
  • Opportunity to shape products for a global user base
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and resources at Apple
  • Involvement in innovative projects across multiple platforms
  • Collaboration with leading experts in search and AI
Full Job Description
The Information Intelligence team is redefining how billions of people use their devices to get information. We are an Applied ML team pushing the limits of question answering, assistant response ranking, and search technologies, while also responsible for a production service. We are part of a wider effort to power information across a variety of Apple products - including Siri, Spotlight, Safari, Messages, Lookup, and more. As a Staff Machine Learning Engineer, you play a critical role in developing world-class Search and Q&A experiences for Apple customers with cutting-edge search technologies and large language models. As a member of our fast-paced group, you'll have the unique and rewarding opportunity to shape upcoming products from Apple. Our team includes a diversity of backgrounds from applied scientists with a focus in NLP to experienced distributed systems engineers. As such, we are looking for candidates with in-depth understanding of machine learning fundamentals, applied machine learning experience, and strong software engineering skills. Our team is responsible for delivering next-generation Search and Question Answering systems across Apple products including Siri, Safari, Spotlight, and more. This is your chance to shape how people get information by leveraging your Search and applied machine learning expertise along with robust software engineering skills. You will collaborate with outstanding Search and AI engineers on large scale machine learning to improve Query Understanding, Retrieval, and Ranking, developing fundamental building blocks needed for AI powered experiences such as fine-tuning and reinforcement learning. This involves pushing the boundaries on document retrieval and ranking, developing sophisticated machine learning models, using embeddings and deep learning to understand the quality of matches. It also includes online learning to react quickly to change and natural language processing to understand queries. You will work with petabytes of data and combine information from multiple structured and unstructured sources to provide the best results and accurate answers to satisfy users' information-seeking needs. As part of our team, you will be leveraging and improving upon the latest deep learning techniques, such as LLM and RAG, in order to understand queries and user intents, rank documents, and find useful answers to users' questions. Our team is responsible for training, fine-tuning and deploying these models at scale, using the latest advances for online inference optimization. Following is the primary list of responsibilities for an ML engineer in the team: MS in Computer Science or related field 10+ years of work experience in machine learning, deep learning or related field 10+ years experience in shipping Search and Q&A technologies and ML systems Excellent programming skills in mainstream programming languages such as C++, Python, Scala, and Go Experience delivering tooling and frameworks to evaluate individual components and end-to-end quality Strong analytical skills to systematically identify opportunities to improve search relevance and answer accuracy Strong written and verbal communication with the ability to articulate complex topics Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork; demonstrated ability to connect and collaborate with others Passion for building phenomenal products and curiosity to learn PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Information Retrieval, Data Science or related field Strong industry background and experience in search and related technologies (LLMs, Machine Learning, NLP, Information Retrieval, Question Answering) Strong and validated experience of ML development and production systems Experience working with foundation models and LLMs

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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Join Apple, a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Our ever-expanding global team is at the forefront of innovation and leadership in the tech industry. At Apple, we're not just building products—we're crafting the kind of wonder that revolutionizes entire industries. It's the diversity of our people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Work You’ll Do Embark on a journey with Apple’s market-leading team to help some of the world’s most influential companies navigate their path to digital mastery with cutting-edge technology and services. Transform industries and touch lives with your unique ideas at Apple. Here, you’ll lead through a unique position at the intersection of technology, creativity, and robust industry expertise. Collaborate with a global team of professionals who are at the top of their game in technology and design. Apple isn’t just a company, it’s a community of innovators and passionate thinkers. Introducing the Apple Innovation and Leadership Initiative We are building a market-leading team to drive our efforts in delivering groundbreaking solutions and services. At Apple, job opportunities are abundant, offering you the chance to explore diverse roles from engineering to marketing, all designed to empower your career growth. Do Innovative Work Join the largest group of creative and technical experts in the world—professionals dedicated to redefining what’s possible through technology and innovation. Deliver targeted solutions through a depth and breadth of expertise that’s unmatched, driving forward our commitment to excellence and leadership in every project we undertake. Be Part of a Great Team Engage in a wide range of projects utilizing Apple’s technology and resources. Harness the unparalleled capabilities, global scale, and joint solution development that only Apple can offer. Future-Proof Your Career Advance your career with limitless opportunities at Apple. Go as far as your ambition takes you with unmatched training, development, and certification support. Explore Discover how Apple is leading the way in tech innovation: [With iOS] Businesses can streamline operations and enhance customer interactions... READ MORE Smart home technology integration that sets the standard for convenience and security... READ MORE The Apple Experience Our combined service capabilities, global scale, and joint solution development help clients overcome challenges and lead transformation in their industries. Clients worldwide look to Apple for new strategies and solutions that drive growth and innovation in the digital era. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players. Whether you’re seeking a professional role, an internship, or a leadership position, Apple offers a variety of employment opportunities. SEARCH APPLE JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. See what exciting and rewarding opportunities await at Apple, a company committed to diversity, innovation, and leadership. Explore job opportunities, employment benefits, and the culture of growth and innovation at Apple. Prepare your resume, hone your interview skills, and ready yourself for a career at one of the most prestigious companies in the world. Join us in pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
Learn more about Apple
Size
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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