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Apple · 3 months ago

LLM Research Engineer: Model Optimization and Algorithms Development

positionSeattle, Washington, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$140K/yr - $210K/yr
date3+ years exp

Apple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products and services. They are seeking an LLM Research Engineer to develop large machine learning capabilities tailored for Apple Silicon, focusing on model optimization and algorithms development.

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
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Qualification

Large language modelsMachine learning optimizationPythonNeural network optimizationNetwork optimization algorithmsC/C++Hard-workingAccountability skillsCommunicationCollaboration abilities

Required

Experience on developing/optimizing/training large language models (LLMs), or large computer vision models, or generative AI models
Software engineering skills in Python and general purpose system admin and infrastructure management abilities
History of applied research in neural network model optimization or training or a related area application
Proven track record to drive scientific investigations and experiments and overcome obstacles and uncertainty in a research environment
MS degree and 3+ years of proven experience

Preferred

Publication record at top AI/ML venues
Experience with network optimization algorithms, e.g. quantization and compression, sparsification, knowledge distillation, or NAS
Experience with languages such as C/C++, Java, Go, Swift, Rust, or Obj-C
Infrastructure management and debugging experience
Experimental rigor when training/evaluating DNNs for the purpose of benchmarking neural network optimization algorithms
Strong communication and accountability skills; hard-working, strong work ethic, and collaboration abilities
PHD in related field

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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Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
dateFounded in 1976
location
Cupertino, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.apple.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.67B
Key Investors
Berkshire HathawayMicrosoftSequoia Capital
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M
2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Tim Cook
CEO
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Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering

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