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Seattle, Washington, United States

Description

We are looking for a Machine Learning System Engineer with a proven background at the intersection of ML optimization and ML model deployment. This role supports visual content generation initiatives that are part of Apple Intelligence. Your primary responsibilities will include:

1. Designing, implementing, and deploying innovative conditional visual generative models
2. Overseeing software workflows and test protocols for assembling and deploying visual generative models
3. Performing R&D in emerging areas of efficient neural network development, including quantization, pruning, and compression algorithms focused on visual generation models
4. Managing various components in the model lifecycle, from training and optimization to deployment, validation, and evaluation
5. Communicating results and insights effectively within a highly multi-functional team

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields, or equivalent professional experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work hands-on in multi-functional teams
• Strong programming skills in Python or C++
• Proficiency with toolkits like PyTorch or other deep learning frameworks
• Hands-on experience training or leveraging large-scale visual generative models (e.g., diffusion models) for real-world applications in computer vision

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong research background demonstrated through publications, patents, or impactful industry experience, with proven leadership in applied research and development
• Knowledge of model compression algorithms including quantization, pruning, distillation, and experience in optimizing large diffusion or language models
• Experience with hardware architecture, software, and hardware co-design

At Apple, base pay is part of a total compensation package, determined within a range based on skills, qualifications, experience, and location. The pay range for this role is $135,400 to $250,600.

Employees can participate in stock programs, receive benefits such as medical and dental coverage, retirement plans, educational reimbursements, and may be eligible for bonuses or relocation assistance. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, promoting equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

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