Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer - Ads Prediction, Signals & Quality

Job Description

Apple is seeking an experienced Machine Learning Engineer to drive innovation in ad prediction, quality, and privacy-preserving signals.

Requirements

• MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related discipline
• Published research or open-source contributions in ads, ranking, privacy-preserving ML, or large-scale prediction systems
• Experience leading multi-team or cross-org initiatives with measurable business and user impact
• Deep expertise in signals engineering for ads quality, trust & safety, or search relevance

Responsibilities

• Building large-scale prediction models
• Designing signals that respect user privacy
• Ensuring ad quality aligns with Apple’s values of trust and transparency
• Setting technical direction, leading complex initiatives, and mentoring engineers
• Collaborating closely with research, infrastructure, and product teams

Benefits

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.