Apple

Staff/Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Search & Knowledge Platforms

Apple$160K — $190K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or related field
  • 6+ years shipping Search and Machine Learning systems
  • Strong programming skills in Python, Go, or similar and foundations in software design
  • Experience with scalable data pipelines and backend systems
  • Proficient in data science methodologies like A/B testing and performance metrics
  • Familiarity with prompt engineering
  • Strong product sense translating vague requirements into measurable tasks

Responsibilities

  • Shape product development through Machine Learning and software engineering
  • Train machine learning models and write robust software heuristics
  • Iterate on prompt engineering to improve product outcomes
  • Contribute to large, complex codebases and architectures
  • Analyze data to inform product decisions and model performance
  • Communicate findings clearly to cross-functional teams
  • Adapt to new challenges in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

  • Unique opportunity to shape innovative products at Apple
  • Collaborative and fast-paced team environment
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technology and methodologies
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Access to Apple's extensive resources and tools for engineering
Full Job Description
Description

As a member of our fast-paced group, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to shape upcoming products from Apple. We are looking for a highly motivated and versatile Machine Learning and Software Engineer with a broad skill set. The ideal candidate combines strong engineering fundamentals with a keen product sense, and is a quick learner who is comfortable jumping into entirely new codebases and architectures. You must be an effective communicator and an adaptable problem solver, willing to take on whatever represents the optimal solution for the product, whether that means training machine learning models, writing robust software heuristics, or iterating on prompt engineering.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field.

6+ years experience in shipping Search and ML systems

Strong programming skills in Python, Go or similar languages, with a solid foundation in software design, data structures, and algorithms.

Experience building scalable data pipelines and backend systems, coupled with the ability to quickly navigate and contribute to large, complex, and unfamiliar codebases.

Proficiency in data science methodologies, including A/B testing, statistical hypothesis testing and defining offline and online evaluation metrics for ML systems.

Experience with prompt engineering

Strong product sense with the ability to translate ambiguous product requirements into concrete engineering and modeling tasks.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to back up decisions with rigorous data analysis and present findings clearly to cross-functional partners.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's/Ph.D in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field.

4+ years experience in shipping Search and ML systems

Hands-on experience in Information Retrieval, Search Ranking, or Natural Language Processing (NLP).

Demonstrated experience designing, building, or working with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures and applications.

Familiarity with techniques for optimizing the inference performance, latency, and resource efficiency of LLMs and large machine learning systems in production environments (e.g., model quantization, caching, distributed inference).

Experience with training and deploying machine learning models

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.

Apple Careers

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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