AIML - Sr. ML Engineer, NL Response Generation - Answers, Knowledge, & Intelligence (AKI)

The Siri and Information Intelligence team at Apple is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join their mission of revolutionizing how hundreds of millions of people access information on their devices. As part of the Applied ML team, you'll be at the forefront of pushing boundaries in Apple Intelligence, result ranking, and innovative search technologies while maintaining user privacy as a top priority.

The role focuses on Natural Language response generation models within the Answers, Knowledge, & Intelligence (AKI) team. You'll be working on critical systems that power information experiences across Apple's iconic products including Siri, Spotlight, Safari, Messages, and Lookup. This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on how users worldwide interact with Apple's intelligent search applications.

Key responsibilities include researching and implementing novel query understanding techniques, developing ranking algorithms, and building machine learning models that enhance search experiences. You'll work with advanced NLP, deep learning, and LLM techniques to generate grounded responses for user intent, while analyzing patterns to improve quality metrics.

The ideal candidate brings 4+ years of experience in Machine Learning and NLP, with strong software engineering skills in languages like Python, Go, and C/C++. You should have in-depth knowledge of Deep Learning models and LLMs, along with experience in production-quality systems for search or recommendation systems.

Benefits include a competitive base pay range of $175,800 - $312,200, plus opportunities for equity through stock programs, comprehensive health coverage, retirement benefits, and education reimbursement. Join us in shaping the future of how the world connects with information while working with cutting-edge AI technologies at global scale.

This role offers the chance to work with world-class teams, access to Apple's vast resources and infrastructure, and the opportunity to impact products used by millions daily. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, privacy, and technical excellence while pushing the boundaries of what's possible in AI and machine learning.