The Apple Services Engineering team is looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to innovate and design AI/ML solutions that enhance Apple's services like the App Store and Apple Music. This role involves building secure and scalable systems while ensuring user privacy is respected. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AI/ML and software engineering, and will work collaboratively across teams to elevate engineering standards. This position offers the opportunity to tackle unique problems that directly impact Apple products.

• PhD or Master's degree in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 - 7+ years of professional software engineering experience with a strong focus on AI/ML engineering.
• Expert proficiency in Python and/or Java/Scala.
• Solid understanding of traditional machine learning algorithms and cutting-edge generative AI technologies.
• Proven experience with large-scale distributed data processing technologies such as Ray or Spark.
• Experience developing and maintaining large-scale ML infrastructure is a plus.
• Strong communication skills for requirement clarifications and cross-functional collaboration.

• Research and develop state-of-the-art AI/ML solutions and tools.
• Design secure, private, and highly performant systems.
• Collaborate with broader teams across Apple and participate in design discussions.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide constructive feedback.
• Participate in design reviews and rigorous code reviews to ensure maintainability.
• Leverage advanced Generative AI and LLM assistants in the software development lifecycle.

• 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.