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Machine Learning Engineer, Natural Language Understanding, Proactive

Apple
Posted 25 days ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Santa Clara, CA, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Apple's On-Device Query Understanding team is seeking a machine learning expert to develop innovative query understanding and modeling techniques.
  • The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 4 years of experience in machine learning, natural language processing, or computer vision.
  • This role involves creating technology that enhances search experiences across Apple products and directly impacts millions of users.
  • Candidates should possess software engineering skills in Python, Go, or C/C++, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
  • An advanced degree or equivalent industry experience, along with familiarity with machine learning frameworks, is preferred.
Apple's On-Device Query Understanding team is building the next generation of personalized, intelligent search. You will research and develop novel approaches in query understanding and machine learning modeling creating the technology that enables seamless search and assistant experiences across Apple products. This is a role for someone passionate about applying machine learning and generative AI to meaningful, large-scale challenges, where your work will directly shape how millions of people interact with Apple products every day.

Description


The On-Device Query Understanding team builds personalized, state-of-the-art query understanding models that power search intelligence across Spotlight and first-party apps like Mail, Photos, and Reminders. You will drive scalable evaluations and modeling improvements that directly impact millions of Apple users while contributing to the broader machine learning community. In this role, you will bring together research and engineering excellence to advance how Apple understands what people are looking for, and why.

Minimum Qualifications


4 or more years of experience in machine learning, natural language processing, or computer vision, applied at scale Software engineering experience with Python, Go, or C/C++ Communication and collaboration skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Statistics, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications


Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience Experience in large-scale query understanding, search, recommendation, or personal assistant systems Proficiency with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow, or XGBoost Background in personalization and data-driven decision making, with the ability to prototype solutions and conduct critical analysis Experience with Swift or iOS development



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