SoC Machine Learning Software Engineer

Job Description

Join Apple's world-class silicon development team as an ML SW Engineer on the Cellular FW team, orchestrating the research, design, and implementation of groundbreaking AI/ML models, methodologies, and applications revolutionizing embedded 6G/5G/4G/multimode cellular firmware development and silicon/FW integration.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related degree.
• Hands-on experience in building, training, and deploying deep learning models, including LSTM, CNN, RNN, transformers.
• Solid knowledge of software engineering principles and core computer science fundamentals and excellent proficiency in Python and C/C++.
• Knowledgeable in building architectures and incorporating SOTA LLMs into application frameworks.
• Experience in building Gen AI applications to solve real-world engineering problems, demonstrating techniques like RAG, Prompt engineering, and Fine-tunings.
• Experience with relational database (e.g Postgres), SQL, non-relational database (e.g. Mango DB) and vector DBs.
• Experience in using various analytics and statistical methods for feature extraction and abstraction, to transform data into useful insights and actionable results.
• Top-notch abilities to conduct independent research, prototype, evaluate, and complete end-to-end design iterations.
• Embedded and HW/SW integration experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy innovative ML models on Apple Silicons, focusing on Cellular Modem algorithms and usage scenarios.
• Research, evaluate, design, and implement deep learning and Gen AI architectures to enhance inherent model performance. Apply these architectures to cellular modem firmware development and HW/SW system bring-up applications.

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.