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AIML - Machine Learning Engineer, Visual Intelligence Technology

Apple
Santa Clara, CA Full-time 1/20/2026 $201.3k - $302.2k per year
PhD Entry-LevelMaster's with 2+ Years of Experience
Approval 98.9%Total filings 5,543New hires 2,691
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FY 2025

Job Description

Apple's Visual Intelligence Technology team is seeking a candidate to enhance user experiences through advanced machine learning and deep learning techniques. The role involves developing sophisticated models for query understanding and ranking, as well as collaborating with researchers to create domain-specific Large Language Models for AI-powered products.

Requirements

  • MS or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Information Retrieval, Data Science or related field
  • 7+ years of experience in machine learning, deep learning, information retrieval, natural language processing or data mining
  • 5+ years of experience in prompt engineering, fine-tuning, evaluating, and developing data collection/annotation/management tooling for LLMs
  • Experience being a tech lead, successfully leading a team to ship software to users
  • Excellent knowledge and practical skills in designing ML platforms, architectures or algorithms
  • Strong interpersonal skills able to work independently as well as in a team

Responsibilities

  • Conduct large scale machine learning and deep learning to improve Query Understanding and Ranking of search
  • Develop fundamental building blocks needed for Artificial Intelligence
  • Create sophisticated machine learning models using word embeddings and deep learning
  • Utilize online learning to react quickly to changes in data
  • Implement natural language processing to understand user queries
  • Combine information from various sources to provide optimal user results
  • Collaborate with researchers and data scientists to develop and evaluate Large Language Models
  • Conduct applied research to transition generative AI research into production-ready technologies

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.