JobsMachine Learning Engineer, Apple Search & Knowledge Platforms
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Machine Learning Engineer, Apple Search & Knowledge Platforms

Apple

Location

Santa Clara, CA, Seattle, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/24/2026

Compensation

Not listed

PhD Entry-Level
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

The Apple Knowledge Quality Team is seeking extraordinary Machine Learning engineers to develop next-generation machine learning solutions for Knowledge Q&A, enhancing features like Siri and Spotlight. This role involves working with large-scale data management and machine learning systems, focusing on knowledge extraction from diverse data feeds. Engineers will have the opportunity to innovate and build products that significantly impact how users search and find information. The team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of Knowledge Question Answering in Siri, utilizing cutting-edge technology and methodologies.

Requirements

  • Excellent programming skills in Python, Scala, and Go.
  • Prior experience with Machine Learning Frameworks such as PyTorch and Tensorflow.
  • Working experience with NLP and Large Language Models.
  • Experience with large data sets and pipelines, ideally using the Apache software stack.
  • PhD or Graduate degree with research/work experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Information Retrieval, Data Science or related field.
  • Experience in Natural Language Processing including RAG based Generative AI and transformer architecture.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop features for a platform that manages large-scale data and machine learning systems.
  • Build state-of-the-art Gen AI components to enhance question answering capabilities for Siri.
  • Collaborate with a team of experts to push the boundaries of Knowledge Question Answering.
  • Utilize excellent problem-solving and analytic skills to tackle complex challenges.
  • Engage in teamwork and maintain good interpersonal skills while building innovative products.

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Apple Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

1,065

FY2026

Approval rate

99.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

9,221

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+30%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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