Machine Learning Systems Engineer, Siri Runtime Systems and Interaction

As a Machine Learning Systems Engineer in the Siri Group at Apple, you will work at the intersection of software engineering and machine learning, partnering with cross-functional teams to solve high-impact problems on Apple products.

Integrating ML models into production software pipelines with focus on performance and reliability
Building and optimizing infrastructure for ML model evaluation, analysis, and deployment 
Collaborating with ML engineers to understand model requirements and translate them into efficient system implementations 

Optimization of existing systems for ML workloads and debugging complex software-ML integration issues
Working cross-functionally to drive requirements from concept through feature launch
Writing clean, maintainable production code with comprehensive documentation and tests 

Contributing to architecture decisions, design reviews, and peer code reviews 

Acting as a force-multiplier by enabling both engineering and ML team members to be more productive

Strong programming skills in Swift / C++ / Objective-C
Solid understanding of machine learning concepts, model inference, and ML system design principles
Experience developing and optimizing algorithms that run efficiently on resource-constrained platforms
Passionate about delivering high-quality products, comfortable with ambiguity, intellectually curious and driven to find creative solutions
Ability to thrive in collaborative environments with multiple cross-functional teams and communicate clearly with both engineering and ML teams
BS (or higher) in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related disciplines

Demonstrated experience building production-quality software
Experience building ML infrastructure, evaluation pipelines, or training systems
Familiarity with ML frameworks (Core ML, PyTorch, TensorFlow) and model optimization techniques

The Siri Team at Apple is actively looking for a highly motivated Systems Software Engineer to contribute to and build Apple's future technologies that power delightful Siri experiences supercharged with Apple Intelligence. The successful candidate will be a skilled software engineer with strong ML fundamentals who enjoys problem-solving and is comfortable with designing, building, and optimizing system software that integrates machine learning capabilities.

Our team builds high-quality software that powers delightful Siri-based experiences in the Apple ecosystem. We value passion for excellence and a deep commitment to building high-quality software. If you want to impact millions of customers around the world by working on the most advanced technology solutions, we want to talk to you.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $126,800 and $220,900, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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