As a Machine Learning Compiler Engineer on the Apple Neural Engine team, you will focus on architecting and developing compilers for Apple's proprietary Neural Engine Accelerator. This role emphasizes optimizing deep learning inference for performance, scalability, and power efficiency. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new hardware features and lead the design of complex compiler functionalities. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking technologies that will shape the future of computing.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 3 years of relevant experience
• Experience with program analysis and Intermediate Representation (IR), or programming language design, particularly with MLIR and LLVM
• Proven expertise in compiler design and architecture, including deep experience with front-end and middle-end optimizations, register allocation, and back-end code generation
• High-level proficiency in C++ and experience working with large, complex software systems
• Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to ship high-quality production software
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions
• Experience optimizing compilers for distributed, parallel, or heterogeneous execution environments
• Expertise in neural network inference on specialized SoCs or GPUs, and knowledge of deep learning frameworks and tools
• Familiarity with Just-in-Time (JIT) compilation and dynamic optimization techniques for real-time code execution

• Architect and develop the compiler for Apple's proprietary Neural Engine Accelerator, optimizing it for deep learning inference with a focus on performance, scalability, and power efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware and platform architecture teams, to bring new hardware silicon to market and ensure compiler support for next-gen features
• Lead the design and implementation of complex compiler features, advancing both technical capabilities and strategic alignment across the team and company
• Play an instrumental role in defining new compiler architecture approaches and optimizations, balancing trade-offs between performance, energy efficiency, and hardware constraints
• Identify and drive initiatives that will improve the scalability and general performance of AI workloads on Apple hardware

• 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.