Apple is seeking a Distinguished Engineer to lead the technical direction for the inference engine that supports foundation model training. This role involves defining the vision and driving execution across multiple teams to enhance engineering excellence. The engineer will focus on high throughput and reliable systems that are integral to model development. The position requires collaboration with modeling and research teams to integrate new capabilities into the development loop.

• MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 15+ years of experience building large-scale ML or distributed systems with a track record of technical leadership.
• Deep, hands-on expertise in foundation model inference engines with a proven record of improving performance, efficiency, and reliability at scale.
• Experience supporting diverse foundation model inference use cases with varying throughput, latency, cost, and quality constraints.
• Deep understanding of GPU/TPU/accelerator architecture, distributed systems, and model optimization techniques.
• Proficiency with ML frameworks such as JAX and PyTorch, as well as inference and serving stacks.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring junior and senior engineers.
• Experience building or leading inference systems for large language models and multi-modal foundation models at scale.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.

• Own the technical strategy for the inference engine and the broader systems that support it.
• Partner closely with modeling and research teams to bring new capabilities into the development loop.
• Lead a diverse set of engineers in turning an ambitious vision into shipped milestones.
• Shape adjacent areas such as training infrastructure, data systems, and evaluation.
• Define technical strategy that shapes the organization's direction.

• 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.