Job description
Join the Siri team at Apple as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer / Tech Lead, where you will contribute to advancing the world's most popular intelligent assistant. You will work on machine learning models and systems that enhance Siri's capabilities across various Apple devices. The role requires collaboration with teams across Siri and Apple to design, build, and deploy high-quality machine learning systems. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in machine learning, software engineering, and leadership potential.
Requirements
- Master's or PhD degree in computer science, software engineering, machine learning, language technologies, or related fields; outstanding candidates with Bachelor's degrees and significant engineering/product experience will also be considered.
- 10+ years of experience developing, shipping, and measuring industry-scale machine learning-based software systems.
- Experience as a senior engineer, tech lead, or engineering manager for a machine learning-based product.
- Expertise and experience in Large Language Models (LLMs) or other foundation models.
- Strong background in machine learning, deep learning, and foundation models.
- Excellent software engineering skills in at least one object-oriented language and deep learning/machine learning frameworks.
- Outstanding problem solving, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in data science and analytics, including statistical analyses and conducting experiments.
- Self-starter with a proven ability to handle multiple projects with strict deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate across teams in Siri and Apple to design, build, and deploy machine learning systems.
- Create and improve the accuracy, speed, reliability, and capability of Global Siri's models and systems.
- Mentor and motivate engineers to deliver high-quality features.
- Communicate complex technical ideas to diverse audiences, including research scientists and product managers.
- Engage in product metrics and goals with stakeholders across Siri and Apple.
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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