Apple · 2 months ago
Large Machine Learning Model Optimization Engineer
Seattle, Washington, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$140K/yr - $258K/yr
3+ years expApple is an applied research and engineering team focused on developing real-time on-device Language, Computer Vision, and Machine Perception technologies. The role involves optimizing and deploying large language and diffusion models, requiring collaboration across various teams within Apple to enhance the performance of these models on devices.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Implementing and delivering various optimization techniques that improve the performance of large language and diffusion models on devices
Collaborating with a diverse range of organizations within Apple
Driving the development of the on-device Apple Intelligence LLM and diffusion model developments
Defining and leading the execution of model compression, distillation, and integrating to the full Apple Intelligence user experiences
Qualification
Required
Software engineering skills in Python
Experience in developing large computer vision and machine learning models, particularly on the hardware-aware model optimizations
BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
Preferred
Familiar with model compression algorithms including quantization, pruning, distillations, and experience on optimizing large diffusion models or language models
MS or PhD degree in Computer Science, or equivalent industry research experience
Experience with hardware architecture, software & hardware co-design
Leadership experience in driving large-scale projects in the industry
Strong communication skills; phenomenal work ethic and collaboration
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
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10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.67BKey Investors
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2026-01-10Pre Seed· $1M
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
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CEO
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