The Sr. ML Optimization Engineer will play a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency of Apple's cloud services within the iCloud services organization. This team focuses on machine learning-driven forecasting, capacity planning, and resource optimization to ensure robust and reliable cloud services. The position involves collaborating with experts to develop advanced cost models and optimization strategies that impact millions of users worldwide. The engineer will analyze infrastructure usage patterns to minimize resource wastage while ensuring scalability and reliability.

• 3+ years of relevant experience in large-scale cloud services or similar environments
• Strong software engineering background with experience in ML-based modeling and time-series forecasting
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with effective communication abilities
• Hands-on experience with platform observability tools for service performance insights
• Experience in developing cost models and strategies for software services
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience applying classical optimization techniques to real-world systems
• Demonstrable experience in capacity planning and resource optimization using machine learning
• Knowledge of machine learning pipelines and service monitoring tools is a plus
• PhD in Computer Science or related field with a focus on machine learning or optimization

• Conduct in-depth analysis of infrastructure usage patterns to drive optimizations
• Engage in data-driven capacity planning to ensure scalability and reliability
• Collaborate closely with experts to develop forecasting and optimization strategies
• Contribute to the development of sophisticated cost models for iCloud services
• Utilize machine learning and optimization techniques to improve resource utilization

• 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.