Summary

Description

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years building NLP/AI software professionally and successfully releasing to customers.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in building scalable systems for training & evaluating of machine learning/deep learning models.
• Experience with state-of-the-art NLP algorithms and AI models, Multi-modal LLMs, Multi-modal contrastive learning, Foundation models, Diffusion based models and parameter efficient fine tuning of LLMs.
• Familiarity with deploying model for large scale inferencing & optimizations.
• Solid understanding of inference speed up techniques such as speculative decoding and optimization of LLMs for human preferences.
• A strong track record of shipping products and publications / patents.
• Strong proficiency in PyTorch, TensorFlow, Transformers, Kubernetes, Docker, LangChain, vectorDB and cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure, and Monitoring tool like Grafana, and CI/CD like airflow, gitlab, and Big Data management like Spark, Kafka.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning or related field; or M.S. in related field with 3+ years experience applying machine learning engineer to real business problems.
• Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication, engagement and interpersonal skills along with validated skills in building great design.

Pay & Benefits

• At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $207,800 and $312,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
  
  Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
  
  Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
  

• Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.