AIML - Senior Software Engineer, Foundation Model Training - ML Platform Technologies

AIML - Senior Software Engineer, Foundation Model Training - ML Platform Technologies

Santa Clara, California, United States

Machine Learning and AI

We are a group of engineers to support training foundation models at Apple. We build infrastructure to support training foundation models with general capabilities such as understanding and generation of text, images, speech, videos, and other modalities and apply these models to Apple products. We are looking for engineers who are passionate about building systems that push the frontier of deep learning in terms of scaling, efficiency, and flexibility and delight millions of users in Apple products.

Description

We design and build infrastructures to support features that empower billions of Apple users. Our team processes trillions of links to find the best content to surface to users through search. We also analyze pages to extract critical features for indexing, ranking. We apply statistical analysis to improve link selection, freshness, retrieval rates, extraction quality, and many others. You'll have the opportunity to work with large scale systems with trillions of rows and many petabytes of data and incredible complexity!

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in software development, or more
• Strong coding skills in C++ or Python
• Strong background in: computer science, algorithms and data structures
• Experience with machine learning systems like: Tensorflow, Pytorch or Jax
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to work independently as well as in a team
• Bachelors in Computer Science

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience in: applied machine learning, modeling and productization
• Experience with large-scale language model training or serving
• Experience with large data generation/decontamination

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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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.

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.