Sr Staff Machine Learning Engineer, ML Platform

Apple Inc

Actively hiring Posted this week
Cupertino, CA Posted 4 days ago $212,000$386,300 / year

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TL;DR

As a Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer on the ML Platform team at Apple Ads, you will design and develop scalable model training and fine-tuning infrastructure to enable rapid innovation across various teams. Your day-to-day involves collaborating closely with other engineers and scientists to build high-performing machine learning systems that adhere to strict privacy standards while delivering cutting-edge advertising solutions. You will leverage deep knowledge of frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch, along with expertise in distributed training and optimization techniques, to create robust ML platforms. This role requires a strong background in building shared ML services at scale, particularly within the context of ads or recommender systems, and an ability to communicate effectively across diverse technical teams.

Skills

Python TensorFlow PyTorch Kubernetes Docker CI/CD Prometheus Grafana PostgreSQL AWS Azure MLOps Federated Learning Differential Privacy LLMs Agentic AI

What you'll do

  • Design and develop model training and fine-tuning infrastructure at scale.
  • Build high-performing, elegant machine learning systems from the ground up.
  • Select appropriate technologies to solve complex challenges efficiently.
  • Define and refine architectures to meet unique ad network challenges.
  • Develop ML products that adhere to Apple's privacy commitments.
  • Collaborate on building AI/ML tooling for model fine-tuning and training.

What we're looking for

  • Experience building shared ML platforms used by multiple teams.
  • Deep understanding of the ML lifecycle, including training pipelines and deployment patterns.
  • Expertise in deep learning architectures (Transformers, LLMs) and training frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
  • Prior experience applying ML at scale in Ads or recommender systems domains.
  • Experience with distributed training at scale and optimization techniques like model pruning and quantization.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical multi-functional teams.
  • Results-oriented with strong technical leadership skills for fast-paced collaborative environments.

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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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