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Applied AI/ML Software Engineer

San Diego, California, United StatesOnsiteFull TimePosted 18 hours agoVisa sponsorship available

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Role summary

Apple is seeking an Applied AI/ML Software Engineer to develop, ship, and maintain AI/ML and Generative AI services, including infrastructure, evaluation pipelines, and integration workflows. This role supports hardware product development teams by providing cutting-edge features and enabling engineers to develop and debug systems. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional partners on challenging projects, leveraging Machine Learning and Generative AI to solve complex problems and drive decision-making. Experience with Python, object-oriented programming, ML model training, RAG/agentic pipelines, data analysis, and cloud deployment platforms is preferred.

Are you passionate about Machine Learning and AI, and eager to apply your expertise to solve real-world problems at Apple’s incredible scale? Do you want to see your work translated into direct impact on iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, Watch, and more? Come join us in in developing, shipping, and maintaining AI/ML and Generative AI services — including the infrastructure, evaluation pipelines, and integration workflows that provide cutting-edge features to support Apple’s hardware product development teams, helping bring amazing, groundbreaking products and innovations to life. We are the Human Research and Engineering Solutions (HRES) AI/ML team, and we build and deliver software supporting the development of Apple’s unparalleled hardware product line. Our software is used by Apple engineers, factory teams, and third-party accessory manufacturers to develop and debug their systems, with high visibility throughout the company.

Description


As a Software Engineer in our team, you will work with a diverse array of cross-functional partners throughout Apple on challenging projects incorporating Machine Learning and Generative AI. The software you build will be instrumental in solving difficult challenges, providing data insights, and driving decision-making within Hardware Engineering and beyond. We move at a fast pace, iterate quickly, and work side-by-side with our customers to ensure we’re building the most effective solutions possible.

Minimum Qualifications


Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, related field, or equivalent work experience 3+ years professional software engineering experience working in Python or other object-oriented programming language(s) Demonstrated ability to write applications in a high-level programming language like Python, Ruby, Java, etc. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to both technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications


Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, related field, or equivalent work experience Experience building with LLMs, designing and training custom ML models, and developing RAG/agentic pipelines Experience with data analysis, processing, analytics, and visualization to drive data-based decision making Experience with evaluating complex AI systems, producing actionable hypotheses, and assessing their validity Exposure or interest in leveraging Kubernetes and other cloud-based deployment platforms to deliver applications reliably at a high velocity Ability to architect complex systems in a reusable, modular way Curiosity to learn new technologies and passion for sharing that knowledge with others

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