AIML - Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Retrieval and Ranking Quality (SII)

A leading technology company that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, software, and services.
$175,800 - $312,200
Machine Learning
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
AI

Description For AIML - Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Retrieval and Ranking Quality (SII)

Apple is seeking a Staff Machine Learning Engineer to join their Machine Learning and AI team, focusing on retrieval and ranking quality. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of search experiences across Apple products. As a technical leader, you'll drive innovation in machine learning algorithms and models that impact millions of users.

The position requires expertise in machine learning, NLP, and large language models, with a focus on creating intelligent search applications. You'll lead research and implementation of novel retrieval and ranking techniques, working with cutting-edge technologies including deep learning and LLMs. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both strategic thinking and practical implementation skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ML engineer looking to make a significant impact at scale. You'll work with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and help shape the technical direction of search and retrieval systems at Apple. The role offers competitive compensation, including base salary, stock options, and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in information retrieval, ranking systems, and machine learning, along with proven leadership experience. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and the ability to deliver high-quality solutions that enhance user experiences across Apple's product ecosystem.

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Responsibilities For AIML - Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Retrieval and Ranking Quality (SII)

  • Lead the research, design, implementation and evaluation of algorithms and models to enhance retrieval and ranking systems
  • Use advanced NLP, deep learning and LLM techniques to understand and match complex queries with relevant content
  • Analyze loss patterns in search and assistant stack to improve quality
  • Develop long-term technical vision and propose team roadmap
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements
  • Continuously improve metrics and performance of production models

Requirements For AIML - Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Retrieval and Ranking Quality (SII)

Python
Go
  • 7+ years Experience in Machine Learning, NLP, Large Language Models and applying these techniques at scale
  • 3+ years experience in a technical leadership role
  • Strong software engineering skills in mainstream programming languages (Python, Go, C/C++)
  • Strong communication skills
  • Bachelors in Computer Science and industry work experience
  • Experience using ML frameworks (pyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow, XGBoost etc.)
  • Background in personalization, user behavior modeling, and data-driven decision-making

Benefits For AIML - Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Retrieval and Ranking Quality (SII)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Education Budget
Equity
Relocation Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Employee stock programs
  • Education reimbursement
  • Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Relocation assistance
  • Product discounts
  • Free services

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