Apple

Staff / Sr. Machine Learning Engineer, AI, Search & Knowledge Platforms

Apple$130K — $180K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 3+ years in software engineering or ML engineering
  • Proficient in Golang, Java, Scala, or Python
  • Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and distributed systems
  • Experience with cloud environments like AWS
  • Skilled in large-scale data processing tools (e.g., Spark, Cassandra)
  • Familiar with containerized architecture (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Knowledge of machine learning workflows across the development lifecycle

Responsibilities

  • Design and build large-scale systems for search and AI
  • Develop distributed infrastructure for web data processing
  • Extract, enrich, and build knowledge graphs from diverse content
  • Work with data-intensive systems at a global scale
  • Optimize micro-service architecture for performance and scalability
  • Implement machine learning workflows for deployment and serving

Benefits

  • Dynamic and innovative work environment
  • Opportunity to work with advanced technologies
  • Collaborative culture emphasizing teamwork and independence
  • Involvement in projects impacting billions of users
  • Exposure to machine learning and AI at scale
Full Job Description
Description

Join a dynamic team within Apple's Information Intelligence Infrastructure organization that designs, builds, and operates large-scale systems powering search and AI experiences for billions of users. We develop distributed, data-intensive infrastructure that processes web data at global scale, enabling extraction, enrichment, and knowledge graph construction across diverse content such as HTML, PDF, and other unstructured formats.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related technical field

3+ years of experience in software engineering or ML engineering

Experience with Golang, Java, Scala, or Python

Background in computer science: algorithms, data structures, and distributed systems

Experience working in a cloud-native environment such as AWS

Experience working with large-scale data processing pipelines (Spark, Cassandra, etc.)

Experience with micro-service architecture in a containerized environment (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)

Experience with machine learning workflows, including feature engineering, training, evaluation, deployment and serving

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with training and fine-tuning large language models

Experience with optimizing ML training and serving performance, including GPU tuning, batch size optimization, and multi-node scheduling

Familiarity with Nvidia TensorRT-LLM, vLLM, Nvidia Triton Server, or similar inference frameworks.

Experience with NLP, information extraction, or web data systems.

Excellent interpersonal skills, able to work independently as well as in a team

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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