AIML - Machine Learning Engineer, Foundation Models

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$184,700–$324,800 / yr
Posted
46 days ago
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TL;DR · AIML - Machine Learning Engineer, Foundation Models

AIML - Machine Learning Engineer, Foundation Models joins the Machine Learning and AI team to transform research into scalable, production-ready AI solutions. The role involves working across the full training lifecycle, including pre-training foundation models and developing mid-training approaches for text, image, speech, and multi-modal domains. Key responsibilities include designing high-performance machine learning infrastructure, optimizing models for Apple silicon and on-device intelligence, and implementing systems with stringent privacy and security requirements. The position requires expert-level Python skills and proficiency in Jax, PyTorch, or TensorFlow. Candidates must possess a strong background in distributed training, model optimization, and cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure. The work focuses on solving frontier problems in reward modeling, handling sparse rewards in agentic settings, and aligning models for creative and action-taking workflows.

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What you'll do

  • Design and implement scalable, high-performance machine learning infrastructure for multi-modal foundation models.
  • Optimize models for performance, efficiency, and on-device intelligence on Apple silicon.
  • Productionize state-of-the-art AI algorithms across text, image, and speech domains.
  • Implement machine learning systems that meet stringent privacy and security requirements.
  • Develop mid-training approaches to bridge general capabilities with task-specific performance.
  • Solve reward modeling problems to resist reward hacking and handle sparse rewards in agentic settings.
  • Align models for creative tasks and precise, action-taking workflows.
  • Manage a small team of engineers as required.

What we're looking for

  • MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related technical field.
  • Expert-level programming skills in Python.
  • Proficiency in machine learning frameworks such as Jax, PyTorch, or TensorFlow.
  • Strong background in distributed training, model optimization, and machine learning infrastructure.
  • Experience with large-scale model training and deployment.
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
  • Experience with foundation models and large language models (preferred).
  • Background in multi-modal AI systems (preferred).

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