Principal Machine Learning Engineer - ML Innovation
Description For Principal Machine Learning Engineer - ML Innovation
We are seeking an exceptional Principal Machine Learning (ML) Engineer/Researcher to join our premier ML innovation team at Apple. This is a technical leadership position focused on developing cutting-edge ML technologies that impact billions of Apple customers worldwide. The role combines hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities, requiring deep expertise in machine learning fundamentals and strong collaboration skills.
As a Principal ML Engineer, you will lead the design and implementation of innovative ML algorithms and systems for personalization, memory, diagnostics, and reasoning. You'll work closely with both junior and senior engineers in a cross-functional environment, defining technical directions and ensuring successful delivery of ML solutions.
The position requires someone who can bridge theoretical ML knowledge with practical implementation, staying current with the latest developments in the field while identifying opportunities for application in Apple's products and services. You'll be responsible for technical leadership across multiple projects, working with teams to define APIs, establish dependencies, and develop technical agreements.
Key focus areas include:
- Leading ML algorithm development for personalization and reasoning systems
- Directing the implementation and testing of ML-based solutions
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate ML capabilities
- Providing technical mentorship and guidance to team members
- Evaluating new ML technologies for potential product applications
The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in ML fundamentals with proven leadership experience, capable of driving innovation while managing complex technical relationships across teams. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of ML applications at Apple while working with cutting-edge technology and talented engineers.
Benefits include competitive base pay, equity participation through stock programs, comprehensive health coverage, retirement benefits, education reimbursement, and potential bonuses. Join us in creating ML solutions that enhance the lives of Apple users worldwide.
Responsibilities For Principal Machine Learning Engineer - ML Innovation
- Lead or co-lead the design, implementation, and testing of algorithms, methods, and systems for ML based personalization
- Work with multi-functional engineering teams
- Define dependencies with other teams
- Define APIs and develop technical agreements
- Stay up to date and monitor latest developments in ML
- Explore possible applications of ML to Apple products and services
Requirements For Principal Machine Learning Engineer - ML Innovation
- Strong ML expertise and deep understanding of ML fundamentals including mathematics, architectures, representation and reasoning, generation/diffusion processes, and diagnostics
- Strong Computer Science algorithmic and theory knowledge, and strong statistical fundamentals
- 7 Years experience on training, evaluating, and characterizing ML models and end to end systems
- 5 Years of experience in at least one domain of application for ML: NLP, Computer Vision, reinforcement learning
- Ability to distill and formulate a vision and requirements from a vague desiderata description
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Good programming skills in python, pytorch or related high level languages
- PhD in CS, ECE, Statistics, or equivalent industrial experience
Benefits For Principal Machine Learning Engineer - ML Innovation
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Employee stock programs
- Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Education reimbursement
- Discretionary bonuses
- Relocation benefits
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