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$228k
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Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Apple Inc
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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Listed pay typically runs
$174,149–$277,600
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The Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Core Data & Intelligence joins the Apple Services Engineering team to build the AI/ML foundation for products like the App Store and Apple Music. This role involves researching and developing state-of-the-art solutions to train, deploy, and monitor models while ensuring systems remain secure, private, and highly scalable. You will design robust infrastructure, participate in design reviews, and mentor junior engineers. The position requires expertise in Python, Java, or Scala, along with proficiency in PyTorch, TensorFlow, and JAX. Candidates must understand traditional machine learning, generative AI, and distributed data processing using tools like Ray, Spark, and Kubernetes. The work focuses on solving complex engineering problems at scale while maintaining rigorous privacy standards and high-quality software engineering practices.
What does a Machine Learning Engineer earn in Washington?
Median $241750 from 69 postings across 15 companies.
Research and develop state-of-the-art AI/ML solutions and tools for training, deploying, and monitoring models.
Design secure, private, and highly performant systems that protect user privacy at a global scale.
Build and maintain large-scale ML infrastructure including services, pipelines, and deployment tooling.
Utilize distributed data processing technologies like Ray or Spark to handle large-scale data.
Conduct rigorous design reviews and code reviews to ensure system maintainability and resilience.
Implement robust test automation to elevate engineering standards for AI/ML systems.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on critical initiatives from concept to production.
What we're looking for
PhD or Master’s degree in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
5 to 7+ years of professional software engineering experience with a strong focus on AI/ML engineering.
Expert proficiency in Python and/or Java/Scala with deep knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and system design.
Solid understanding of traditional machine learning algorithms and cutting-edge genAI technologies.
Hands-on experience with modern AI/ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX.
Proven experience with large-scale distributed data processing technologies such as Ray or Spark.
Experience developing and maintaining large-scale ML infrastructure, services, pipelines, and deployment tooling like Kubernetes or MLflow (preferred).
Proven proficiency in leveraging advanced Generative AI and LLM assistants across the software development lifecycle (preferred).