Apple · 19 hours ago
Machine Learning Engineer - Proximity Systems and Intelligence Team
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$140K/yr - $258K/yr
3+ years expApple is seeking an experienced Machine Learning Engineer for their Proximity Systems and Intelligence Team to enhance user experiences through spatial awareness and device context. The role involves designing algorithms, developing software stacks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and performance.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Design and develop the software stack that enables user experiences
Ideate new algorithms and models to unlock new experiences or improve accuracy and performance of existing ones
Design pipelines that yield the data needed to train and refine algorithms and models
Develop and improve tooling, including internal iOS applications, continuous integration, and data analysis and visualization
Communicate with cross-functional teams and leadership about designs, progress, and risks
Test work, collect metrics, and iterate
Qualification
Required
Have 3-5+ years shipping production grade software and machine learning algorithms
Possess excellent analytical, programming, and debugging skills
Have good foundation in C++, Objective-C, or Swift
Comfortable scripting and developing in Unix-like systems
Have Bachelor's or graduate degree in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or similar area
Preferred
Prior experience in pre-training and fine-tuning large models
Prior experience in building models with sparse labelled data
Prior experience in efficient on-device deployment of ML models
Possess working knowledge of probability and statistics
Can succeed in a collaborative environment and can clearly communicate while deftly driving multiple projects across many teams
Are laser-focused on customer impact with attention to the smallest details that are meaningful to our customers
Are obsessively passionate and inquisitive, and seek to solve everyday problems in innovative ways
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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CEO
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SVP, Software Engineering
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