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machine learning engineer

Apple

Are you excited to tackle some of the most ambitious technical challenges in Apple Intelligence? Be involved in collaborating closely with our machine learning researchers, engineers, and data scientists? 
 
Together, you will orchestrate groundbreaking research initiatives and develop transformative products designed to build a significant impact for billions of users worldwide! 
 
As part of Apple&rsquo;s AI and Machine Learning org, we encourage and create groundbreaking technology for large-scale ML systems, computer vision, natural language processing, and multi-modal understanding and generation. 
 
The Data and Machine Learning Innovation (DMLI) team is looking for Machine Learning Engineer to explore new methods, challenge existing metrics or protocols, and develop new insightful practices that will change how we understand data and overcome real-world ML challenges. 
 
Description 
 
As a Machine Learning (ML) Engineer, you will be entrusted with the critical role of innovating and applying state of the art research in ML to tackle complex data problems. 
 
The solutions you develop will significantly impact Apple Intelligence, future Apple products and the broader ML development ecosystem. 
 
You will work with a multidisciplinary team to actively participate in Apple Intelligence&rsquo;s data-model co-design and co-develop practice. 
 
Your responsibilities will extend to the design and development of a comprehensive data generation and curation framework for Apple Intelligence foundation models at Apple. 
 
You will also be responsible to build robust model evaluation pipelines, integral to the continuous improvement and assessment of Apple Intelligence foundation models. 
 
Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to showcase your groundbreaking research work by publishing and presenting at premier academic venues. 
 
&quot;,&quot;responsibilities&quot;:&quot;Develop and implement techniques for creating high-quality synthetic datasets across a variety of domains, including vision, text, and audio data. 
 
Innovate and experiment with new approaches for synthetic data generation to improve the diversity, realism, and representativeness of datasets. 
 
Collaborate with multi-functional teams to understand data requirements and ensure that synthetic datasets are optimized for training foundation models. 
 
Crafting and implementing semi-supervised, self-supervised representation learning techniques for growing the power of both limited labeled data and large-scale unlabeled data. 
 
Develop pipelines and tools to automate synthetic data generation for large-scale AI experiments. 
 
Stay updated with the latest research and industry trends in synthetic data generation, foundational model training, and large-scale data engineering. 
 
Preferred Qualifications 
 
3+ years of experience with developing and evaluating ML applications, and demonstrated experience in understanding and improving data quality. 
 
Strong publication record in relevant conferences (e.g. CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, etc). 
 
Strong problem-solving and communication skills. 
 
Experience of multimodal large language model or image/video generation model training is a plus. 
 
Ph.D/MS degree in Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Data Science, Statistics or related areas. 
 
Minimum Qualifications 
 
Demonstrated expertise in computer vision, natural language processing, and machine learning with a passion for data-centric machine learning. 
 
Deep understanding in multi-modal foundation models. 
 
Staying on top of emerging trends in generative AI and multi-modal LLM. 
 
Strong programming skills and hands-on experience using the following languages or deep learning frameworks: Python, PyTorch, or Jax. 
 
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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant . 
 
Pay &amp; Benefits 
 
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 $171,600 and $302,200, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits. 
 
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

AIML - Sr Machine Learning Engineer, Data and ML Innovation

We&rsquo;re starting to see the incredible potential of multimodal foundation and large language models, and many applications in the computer vision and machine learning domain that previously appeared infeasible are now within reach. We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled Machine Learning Integration Engineer to join our team in the Video Computer Vision group and help us enable that potential for realtime human understanding on Apple devices. The Video Computer Vision org has pioneered human-centric real-time features such as FaceID, FaceKit, and Gaze and Hand gesture control which have changed the way millions of users interact with their devices. We balance research and product requirements to deliver Apple quality, pioneering experiences, innovating through the full stack, and partnering with HW, SW and AI teams to shape Apple's products and bring our vision to life. 
 
Description 
 
As part of the Video Computer Vision (VCV) team, you will support our ML development and continuously improve our features. Working closely with ML algorithms engineers, data scientists and quality assurance teams, you&rsquo;ll help deploy state-of-the-art computer vision technologies on Apple devices, balancing performance with the compute and power constraints of on-device inference.&quot;,&quot;responsibilities&quot;:&quot;Develop applications and tools for algorithm evaluation, prototyping, and technology demonstrations. 
 
Support teams across Apple by integrating ML and CV components into production systems. 
 
On-device integration of CV/ML algorithms. 
 
Preferred Qualifications 
 
Experience with CoreFoundation, RealityKit and CoreML. 
 
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and practices. 
 
Experience with live camera streaming applications: Understanding of real-time video pipelines, image transformations, and rendering loops. 
 
Familiarity with common computer vision techniques (e.g., object detection, segmentation, tracking, pose estimation), sequence models for real-time inference and LLMs optimized for on-device performance. 
 
Minimum Qualifications 
 
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline, and 2 years relevant industry experience. 
 
Strong foundational knowledge in Computer Science. 
 
Extensive programming experience in Python, Swift, C++. 
 
Experience working with PyTorch. 
 
Experience with machine learning model development lifecycle, including data preprocessing, model training, evaluation, and deployment. 
 
Foundational understanding of machine learning: ML algorithms and development pipelines, with the ability to work effectively with ML practitioners and integrate ML components into production systems. 
 
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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant . 
 
Pay &amp; Benefits 
 
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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits. 
 
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

On-Device Machine Learning Integration Engineer

Amazon.com

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">DESCRIPTION</h2><div>
Do you want to build software that changes how physical things get made? Amazon Manufacturing Services (AMS) runs 135+ machines producing custom parts for over 100 Amazon organizations. We are building the next generation of services and applications that digitize shop floor operations, integrate with enterprise manufacturing platforms, and lay the groundwork for intelligent production scheduling. You will work across the full stack &mdash; React applications for operators and planners, event-driven backend services processing manufacturing data in real time, and integration bridges connecting AMS to enterprise ERP, PLM, and MES systems. The team is small, the technical surface is broad, and the users are in the building. 
 
Key job responsibilities 
<ul><li>Design, build, and operate services on AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, SNS, SQS, and Step Functions using event-sourced, domain-driven architecture patterns</li><li>Build React web applications using the Cloudscape Design System for manufacturing operators, planners, and engineers</li><li>Integrate AMS services with enterprise platforms through event-based and API-based integration patterns</li><li>Design and implement API models, CDK infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines for new services</li><li>Collaborate with senior engineers on system design, code reviews, and architecture decisions</li></ul> 
A day in the life 
Your day starts with a standup alongside SDEs, data engineers, and manufacturing stakeholders. You pick up where you left off on a React component that displays real-time resource status for shop floor planners. After lunch, you shift to a backend service, designing a DynamoDB schema for part versioning. A code review comes in from a senior engineer working on an enterprise integration bridge, and you spend time understanding how AMS connects to external manufacturing platforms.
 
 
Some weeks lean more frontend &mdash; building interactive data visualizations or responsive layouts for shop floor devices. Other weeks lean more backend &mdash; implementing event-sourced entity patterns or integrating with third-party APIs. The mix depends on the sprint and your strengths.</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>4+ years of non-internship professional software development experience</li><li>2+ years of full stack development experience</li><li>2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience</li><li>2+ years of building production software experience</li><li>Experience with full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations</li><li>Knowledge of Machine Learning and LLM fundamentals, including transformer architecture, training/inference lifecycles, and optimization techniques</li><li>Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience</li><li>4+ years of full stack development experience</li><li>1+ years of mathematics optimization such as linear programming and nonlinear optimization experience</li><li>1+ years of machine learning, statistical modeling, data mining, and analytics techniques experience</li><li>Experience with Machine Learning and Large Language Model fundamentals, including architecture, training/inference lifecycles, and optimization of model execution</li><li>Master's degree in computer science or equivalent</li></ul> 
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 
 
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life &amp; AD&amp;D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits. 
USA, WA, Bellevue - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually 
USA, WA, Seattle - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually</div>

Software Development Engineer II, Amazon Manufacturing Services (AMS)

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">DESCRIPTION</h2>
We are working on improving shopping on Amazon using the conversational capabilities of large language models and through customer behavioral data to make them more personalized for each customer. We are searching for pioneers who are passionate about technology, innovation, and customer experience, and are ready to make a lasting impact on the industry. In this role, you will be managing a team working on Large Language Model (LLM) and/or Vision-Language Model (VLM) post-training and alignment for new shopping experiences. You&rsquo;ll be working with talented scientists, engineers, and technical program managers (TPM) to innovate on behalf of our customers. If you&rsquo;re fired up about being part of a dynamic, driven team, then this is your moment to join us on this exciting journey!<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>3+ years of scientists or machine learning engineers management experience</li><li>Knowledge of ML, NLP, Information Retrieval and Analytics</li><li>PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field; OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field with 5+ years of experience as a Scientist/Engineer.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>Experience building machine learning models or developing algorithms for business application</li><li>Experience building complex software systems, especially involving deep learning, machine learning and computer vision, that have been successfully delivered to customers</li></ul> 
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 
 
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company&rsquo;s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 
 
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life &amp; AD&amp;D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits. 
USA, CA, Palo Alto - 211,400.00 - 286,000.00 USD annually 
USA, WA, Seattle - 183,800.00 - 248,700.00 USD annually</div>

Applied Science Manager , Stores Foundation AI (SFAI)

Software Engineer, Machine Learning

Amazon Web Services

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">DESCRIPTION</h2><div>
The Annapurna Labs team at Amazon Web Services (AWS) builds AWS Neuron, the software development kit used to accelerate deep learning and GenAI workloads on Amazon&rsquo;s custom machine learning accelerators, Inferentia and Trainium. 
 
The AWS Neuron SDK, developed by the Annapurna Labs team at AWS, is the backbone for accelerating deep learning and GenAI workloads on Amazon's Inferentia and Trainium ML accelerators. This comprehensive toolkit includes an ML compiler, runtime, and application framework that seamlessly integrates with popular ML frameworks like PyTorch and JAX enabling unparalleled ML inference and training performance. 
 
The Inference Enablement and Acceleration team is at the forefront of running a wide range of models and supporting novel architecture alongside maximizing their performance for AWS's custom ML accelerators. Working across the stack from PyTorch till the hardware-software boundary, our engineers build systematic infrastructure, innovate new methods and create high-performance kernels for ML functions, ensuring every compute unit is fine tuned for optimal performance for our customers' demanding workloads. We combine deep hardware knowledge with ML expertise to push the boundaries of what's possible in AI acceleration. 
 
As part of the broader Neuron organization, our team works across multiple technology layers - from frameworks and kernels and collaborate with compiler to runtime and collectives. We not only optimize current performance but also contribute to future architecture designs, working closely with customers to enable their models and ensure optimal performance. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of machine learning, high-performance computing, and distributed architectures, where you'll help shape the future of AI acceleration technology 
 
You will architect and implement business critical features, and mentor a brilliant team of experienced engineers. We operate in spaces that are very large, yet our teams remain small and agile. There is no blueprint. We're inventing. We're experimenting. It is a very unique learning culture. The team works closely with customers on their model enablement, providing direct support and optimization expertise to ensure their machine learning workloads achieve optimal performance on AWS ML accelerators. The team collaborates with open source ecosystems to provide seamless integration and bring peak performance at scale for customers and developers. 
 
This role is responsible for development, enablement and performance tuning of a wide variety of LLM model families, including massive scale large language models like the Llama family, DeepSeek and beyond. The Inference Enablement and Acceleration team works side by side with compiler engineers and runtime engineers to create, build and tune distributed inference solutions with Trainium and Inferentia. Experience optimizing inference performance for both latency and throughput on such large models across the stack from system level optimizations through to Pytorch or JAX is a must have. 
 
You can learn more about Neuron 
https://awsdocs-neuron.readthedocs-hosted.com/en/latest/neuron-guide/neuron-cc/index.html 
https://aws.amazon.com/machine-learning/neuron/ 
https://github.com/aws/aws-neuron-sdk 
https://www.amazon.science/how-silicon-innovation-became-the-secret-sauce-behind-awss-success 
 
Key job responsibilities 
This role will help lead the efforts in building distributed inference support for Pytorch in the Neuron SDK. This role will tune these models to ensure highest performance and maximize the efficiency of them running on the customer AWS Trainium and Inferentia silicon and servers. Strong software development using Python, System level programming and ML knowledge are both critical to this role. Our engineers collaborate across compiler, runtime, framework, and hardware teams to optimize machine learning workloads for our global customer base. Working at the intersection of software, hardware, and machine learning systems, you'll bring expertise in low-level optimization, system architecture, and ML model acceleration. In this role, you will: 
 
<ul><li>Design, develop, and optimize machine learning models and frameworks for deployment on custom ML hardware accelerators.</li><li>Participate in all stages of the ML system development lifecycle including distributed computing based architecture design, implementation, performance profiling, hardware-specific optimizations, testing and production deployment.</li><li>Build infrastructure to systematically analyze and onboard multiple models with diverse architecture.</li><li>Design and implement high-performance kernels and features for ML operations, leveraging the Neuron architecture and programming models</li><li>Analyze and optimize system-level performance across multiple generations of Neuron hardware</li><li>Conduct detailed performance analysis using profiling tools to identify and resolve bottlenecks</li><li>Implement optimizations such as fusion, sharding, tiling, and scheduling</li><li>Conduct comprehensive testing, including unit and end-to-end model testing with continuous deployment and releases through pipelines.</li><li>Work directly with customers to enable and optimize their ML models on AWS accelerators</li><li>Collaborate across teams to develop innovative optimization techniques</li></ul> 
A day in the life 
You will collaborate with a cross-functional team of applied scientists, system engineers, and product managers to deliver state-of-the-art inference capabilities for Generative AI applications. Your work will involve debugging performance issues, optimizing memory usage, and shaping the future of Neuron's inference stack across Amazon and the Open Source Community. As you design and code solutions to help our team drive efficiencies in software architecture, you&rsquo;ll create metrics, implement automation and other improvements, and resolve the root cause of software defects. 
 
You will also build high-impact solutions to deliver to our large customer base and participate in design discussions, code review, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders. You will work cross-functionally to help drive business decisions with your technical input. You will work in a startup-like development environment, where you&rsquo;re always working on the most important initiative. 
 
About the team 
The Inference Enablement and Acceleration team fosters a builder&rsquo;s culture where experimentation is encouraged, and impact is measurable. We emphasize collaboration, technical ownership, and continuous learning. Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we&rsquo;re building an environment that celebrates knowledge-sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring and thorough, but kind, code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects that help our team members develop your engineering expertise so you feel empowered to take on more complex tasks in the future. Join us to solve some of the most interesting and impactful infrastructure challenges in AI/ML today.</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience</li><li>Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent</li><li>3+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience</li><li>Fundamentals of Machine learning and LLMs, their architecture, training and inference lifecycles along with work experience on optimizations for improving the model execution.</li><li>Software development experience in C++, Python (experience in at least one language is required).</li><li>Strong understanding of system performance, memory management, and parallel computing principles.</li><li>Proficiency in debugging, profiling, and implementing best software engineering practices in large-scale systems.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>Familiarity with PyTorch, JIT compilation, and AOT tracing.</li><li>Familiarity with CUDA kernels or equivalent ML or low-level kernels.</li><li>Candidates with performant kernel development such as CUTLASS, FlashInfer etc., would be well suited.</li><li>Familiar with syntax and tile-level semantics similar to Triton.</li><li>Experience with online/offline inference serving with vLLM, SGLang, TensorRT or similar platforms in production environments.</li><li>Deep understanding of computer architecture, operation systems level software and working knowledge of parallel computing.</li></ul> 
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 
 
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life &amp; AD&amp;D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits. 
USA, WA, Seattle - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually</div>

Software Development Engineer - AI/ML, AWS Neuron, Multimodal Inference

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other&rsquo;s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It&rsquo;s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you&rsquo;ll do more than join something - you&rsquo;ll add something. 
 
As part of Apple&rsquo;s central data annotation engineering team, you&rsquo;ll help build the next generation of AI-powered user experiences. Our work provides high-quality datasets and expert feedback to train machine learning models and evaluate their performance across all products and verticals. The team maintains and develops a global distributed system that captures insights from human domain experts and analysts worldwide, operating at a scale that few companies can match. We leverage cutting-edge human-in-the-loop algorithms to create and curate datasets through fine-tuned multi-step annotation workflows and near real-time data quality feedback signals. You&rsquo;ll tackle complex challenges in ML data quality at unprecedented scale while collaborating closely with AIML engineering teams across the company. From Siri to the Photos app, from iPhone to Vision Pro, you&rsquo;ll help bring innovative experiences to millions of users worldwide. 
 
Description 
 
This role focuses on enhancing the annotation quality capabilities of Apple's central data annotation platform. You'll work on a cloud-based system that supports machine learning model development across all Apple products. The position combines backend engineering with research and concept development to improve how we measure, monitor, and optimize annotation and ML dataset quality at scale. You'll be responsible for building systems that ensure high-quality training data while developing innovative approaches to quality assessment and feedback mechanisms. 
 
As part of a close-knit team of half a dozen engineers focused on annotation quality initiatives and embedded in an even larger team of fellow data annotation engineers, you'll collaborate on shared challenges and contribute to collective problem-solving efforts. The team works together on overlapping projects, combining individual expertise in backend and frontend engineering, statistics, and ML to advance the state of annotation quality measurement and optimization. You'll have the opportunity to learn from peers tackling similar technical problems while contributing your own insights to push the boundaries of what's possible in large-scale data quality assessment. 
 
Your contributions will directly impact the foundation of Apple's AI and machine learning capabilities, ensuring that models across the entire product ecosystem are trained on the highest quality data possible.&quot;,&quot;responsibilities&quot;:&quot;Develop and maintain backend services for annotation quality measurement and monitoring systems 
 
Design and implement statistical measures and algorithms to assess annotation quality across diverse datasets incl. both foundational model driven and traditional approaches 
 
Create automated quality feedback mechanisms that provide real-time insights to annotation teams 
 
Research and prototype new approaches for improving annotation consistency and accuracy 
 
Optimize and design efficient data pipelines for dataset/annotation quality metrics collection 
 
Preferred Qualifications 
 
5+ years of experience in data annotation, data quality, or related ML value chain roles 
 
Experience building and scaling web-based platforms for machine learning workflows 
 
Advanced knowledge of statistical methods for data quality assessment 
 
Experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture 
 
Background in annotation workflow optimization 
 
Track record of research publications or patents in data quality or machine learning 
 
Experience working in cross-functional teams with both technical and non-technical stakeholders 
 
Minimum Qualifications 
 
PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Math, Physics or related field, or 5 years of equivalent work experience 
 
3+ years of backend engineering experience with cloud-based services 
 
Proficiency in Python and/or Golang for backend development 
 
Experience with AWS services including Lambda and RDS/Aurora 
 
Strong foundation in applied statistics and machine learning fundamentals 
 
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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant . 
 
Pay &amp; Benefits 
 
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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits. 
 
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

AIML - Applied ML Engineer, Data Generation & Verification

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