Apple · 5 months ago
AIML - Machine Learning Researcher, Data and ML Innovation
Seattle, Washington, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $258K/yrApple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products and services. The AIML Information Intelligence team is looking for a Machine Learning Researcher to develop advanced machine learning models and technologies that enhance search capabilities across Apple products. This role involves working with large-scale data and collaborating with researchers to create production-ready AI solutions.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Analyzing search ranking and relevance requirements, issues and opportunities
Developing, fine-tuning, and evaluating domain specific Large Language Models for various tasks and applications in Apple’s AI powered products
Conducting applied research to transfer the pioneering research in generative AI to production ready technologies
Understanding product requirements, translate them into modeling tasks and engineering tasks
Building machine learned models for search relevance, ranking and query understanding problems
Integrating search functions into Apple products, such as Siri, Spotlight, Safari, Messages, Lookup, etc
Building end-to-end production system including query understanding and ranking to power search
Applying Spark, Hadoop MapReduce, Hive, Impala to perform distributed data processing
Qualification
Required
PhD, MS or equivalent experience
Experience in machine learning, deep learning, information retrieval, natural language processing or data mining
Experience of prompt engineering, fine-tuning, evaluating, and developing data collection/annotation/management tooling for LLMs
Proficiency in one of following languages: Python, Go, Java, C++
Preferred
Excellent data analytical skills
Good interpersonal skills and team player
PhD preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
Founded in 1976
10001+ employees
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