Apple · 2 days ago
Machine Learning Engineer - Apple Music
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$140K/yr - $258K/yr
2+ years expApple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products and services. The AIML team in Apple Services Engineering is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to enhance music discovery experiences across Apple platforms by designing and deploying machine learning models that improve search relevance and personalization.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Build and deploy LLM-powered and ML-driven models to improve search relevance, personalization, and user intent understanding for music discovery
Design retrieval and ranking systems that combine semantics, user context, and catalog metadata
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering, data science, and design to define the next frontier of intelligent music search
Analyze large-scale data and model performance to identify new opportunities for improving search quality
Ensure your systems meet Apple’s standards for privacy, efficiency, and delightful user experience
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related technical field. M.S. preferred
2+ years of experience in machine learning, natural language processing, information retrieval, or LLM-based systems
Strong programming skills in Python or C++, with experience building scalable ML systems
Deep understanding of transformer architectures, embeddings, and retrieval or ranking models
Experience applying or fine-tuning Large Language Models (LLMs) for understanding and generation tasks
Familiarity with prompt design, contextual retrieval, or RAG-style architectures
Proven ability to translate product goals into technical solutions and deliver measurable improvements in user experience
Excellent communication, collaboration, and analytical problem-solving skills
Preferred
Experience with music, media, or recommendation systems
Background in semantic retrieval, vector databases, or hybrid search architectures
Hands-on experience with PyTorch, JAX, or TensorFlow for model training and deployment
Exposure to evaluation and safety frameworks for LLM-based systems
Understanding of reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF) or preference modeling
Passion for crafting intelligent, human-centered experiences that enhance music discovery
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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