Machine Learning Engineer, Speech & Multimodal Language Modeling

Apple Inc

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Location
Cupertino, CA
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$150,400–$277,600 / yr
Posted
141 days ago
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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, Speech & Multimodal Language Modeling

Machine Learning Engineer - Speech & Multimodal Language Modeling will join the Special Projects team to develop novel user-facing features leveraging multimodal capabilities of state-of-the-art foundation language models. The role involves designing and implementing processes to evaluate and improve multi-modal generative models, fine-tuning Large Language Models and Speech Language Models for specific use cases, and processing large-scale speech audio data for training. You will collaborate with Data Engineers and ML Researchers to define evaluation criteria, perform experimental design, and conduct robust statistical analysis to identify model deficiencies. The position requires proficiency in Python and machine learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow. This role specifically addresses the technical challenge of translating subjective product requirements into objective criteria while building systems that integrate speech and multimodal capabilities within a foundation model framework.

What does a Machine Learning Engineer earn in California?

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What you'll do

  • Design and implement processes for evaluating and improving multi-modal generative models.
  • Process large-scale speech audio data for foundation model training in coordination with Data Engineers.
  • Fine-tune Large Language Models (LLMs) and Speech Language Models (SpeechLMs) for specific use cases.
  • Define evaluation criteria and methodologies to systematically evaluate foundation models.
  • Design experiments to test the performance of models and systems under test.
  • Conduct robust statistical analysis to identify model deficiencies and failure states.

What we're looking for

  • Master's degree in Computer Science or Machine Learning.
  • PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, or another STEM field is preferred.
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience building and evaluating generative AI models.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with SpeechLMs or LLMs is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
  • Experience processing large-scale audio data on distributed systems.
  • Experience with prompt evaluation, optimization, and fine-tuning of foundation models.
  • A track record of publications or technical presentations in Machine Learning journals or conferences.

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