Machine Learning Engineer (Search)

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $150,400–$225,300 / yr
Posted: 126 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Machine Learning Engineer (Search)

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The Machine Learning Engineer (Search) joins the team responsible for Apple Maps to build groundbreaking technologies using Machine Learning and Generative AI at scale. The primary objective of this role is to improve search quality for Apple Maps, enabling users to find things in innovative ways. Day-to-day responsibilities involve delivering end-user facing products and ensuring data accuracy. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C++, or Python, along with experience in frameworks like Tensorflow, Pytorch, or Jax. The role requires expertise in natural language processing, including classification, feature engineering, information extraction, clustering, semi-supervised learning, topic modeling, and ranking. Additionally, the position involves big data processing using tools like Hadoop, Spark, and Hive to solve complex search problems.

What does a Machine Learning Engineer earn in California?

Median $235750 from 200 postings across 34 companies.

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Skills

Machine Learning Generative AI Python Java C++ TensorFlow PyTorch Jax Natural Language Processing Feature Engineering Hadoop Spark Hive Linear Algebra Statistics Big Data Ranking Clustering

What you'll do

Develop and implement groundbreaking machine learning technologies at scale to improve search quality for Apple Maps.
Build and deploy generative AI solutions to enhance user discovery features.
Deliver end-user facing products powered by advanced machine learning models.
Perform natural language processing tasks including classification, information extraction, and topic modeling.
Execute feature engineering and ranking optimizations to improve search results.
Process large-scale datasets using big data tools like Hadoop, Spark, or Hive.
Develop production-ready code using Python, C++, or Java within frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Jax.

What we're looking for

MS in computer science or equivalent field with 2+ years of industry experience.
PhD in computer science or equivalent field with 2+ years of industry experience.
Proven record in delivering end-user facing Machine Learning driven products.
Strong programming experience in Java, C++, or Python.
Knowledge and experience with Tensorflow, Pytorch, or Jax frameworks.
Expertise in machine learning and natural language processing facets like classification, feature engineering, and ranking.
Practical understanding of the mathematics behind modern machine learning, linear algebra, and statistics.
Knowledge of big data processing with experience in Hadoop, Spark, or Hive.

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