AIML - Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Information Intelligence Santa Clara, California, United States Machine Learning and AI The Search and Knowledge Quality team is creating groundbreaking technology for artificial intelligence, machine learning and natural language processing! The features we create are redefining how hundreds of millions of people use their computers and mobile devices to search and find what they are looking for. Siri's universal search engine powers search features across a variety of Apple products, including Siri, Spotlight, Safari, Messages and Lookup. As part of this group, you will be doing large scale machine learning and deep learning to improve Query Understanding, Retrieval, Ranking and Answer Generation of Siri Search and developing fundamental building blocks needed for Artificial Intelligence. This involves developing sophisticated machine learning models, using LLM, embeddings and deep learning to build end-to-end production system including query understanding, ranking, LLM powered Search for Q&A, taking advantage of petabytes of data and signals from millions of users and combining information from multiple sources to provide the user with results that best satisfies their intent and information seeking needs. Minimum Qualifications 8+ years industry experience Proficiency in one of following languages: Python, Go, Java, C++ Experience in LLM, machine learning, deep learning, information retrieval, natural language processing or data mining Experience with large scale search and machine learning systems Ability to understand/clarify product requirements and translate them into technical tasks in ML modeling and engineering Preferred Qualifications MS or Ph.D in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Information Retrieval, Data Science or a related field Excellent knowledge and good practical skills in major machine learning algorithms Excellent data analytical skills Good interpersonal skills Passion for building phenomenal products and curiosity to learn Pay & Benefits At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $181,100 and $318,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.