Machine Learning Engineer, Search & Knowledge Quality

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Seattle, WA
Salary
$139,500–$258,100 / yr
Posted
29 days ago

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This role $199k
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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 & Knowledge Quality

As a Machine Learning Engineer at Apple’s Search and Knowledge Quality team, you will join an innovative Applied Machine Learning group focused on enhancing user interaction with Siri through advanced AI techniques. Your role involves designing and implementing machine learning models to improve query understanding, document ranking, and answer generation, ensuring end-to-end ownership from ideation to deployment in production systems. You will collaborate closely with data scientists, software engineers, and product managers across various geographies, leveraging Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, HuggingFace, AXLearn, and Scikit-learn to tackle complex challenges at scale. This position requires a BSc or Masters degree in a relevant field, 3+ years of industry experience, and strong programming skills in Python, C/C++, and GoLand, along with expertise in CI/CD workflows and ML pipelines.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop machine learning models for NLP and multimodal applications.
  • Implement RAG-based agentic solutions to enhance query understanding and document ranking.
  • Integrate ML solutions into production systems, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
  • Independently own end-to-end feature development from ideation through deployment.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges in search quality.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Machine Learning, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field.
  • 3+ years of industry experience with programming skills in Python, C/C++, and GoLand.
  • Experience using ML libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, HuggingFace, AXLearn, and Scikit-learn.
  • Familiarity integrating ML solutions into production systems at scale; knowledge of CI/CD workflows and ML pipelines.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills for varied audiences.

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