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Proximity Systems and Intelligence Team Machine Learning Engineer

Apple
Full-time
On-site
San Diego, California, United States
AI and Machine Learning
In this role you’ll be a part of a team of software engineers that design and develop the software stack that enables these user experiences. You will play an integral part in ideating new algorithms and models that would unlock new experiences or improve accuracy and performance of existing ones. You will work with other members of the team to design pipelines that yield the data needed to train and refine your algorithms and models. You will ensure product quality by developing and improving tooling (including internal iOS applications), continuous integration, and data analysis and visualization. You will communicate with cross-functional teams and leadership about your designs, your progress and any risks that you see. You’ll test your work, dogfood it, collect metrics, and iterate. Don’t forget to sweat the edge cases—an issue that impacts a couple percent of a couple billion devices is a big issue. Come join us to build the technology which enables incredible spatially-aware experiences to our users now and for the future.


  • Have 3-5+ years shipping production grade software and machine learning algorithms
  • Possess excellent analytical, programming, and debugging skills
  • Have good foundation in C++, Objective-C, or Swift
  • Comfortable scripting and developing in Unix-like systems.
  • Have Bachelor's or graduate degree in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or similar area


  • Prior experience in pre-training and fine-tuning large models
  • Prior experience in building models with sparse labelled data.
  • Prior experience in efficient on-device deployment of ML models.
  • Possess working knowledge of probability and statistics
  • Can succeed in a collaborative environment and can clearly communicate while deftly driving multiple projects across many teams
  • Are laser-focused on customer impact with attention to the smallest details that are meaningful to our customers
  • Are obsessively passionate and inquisitive, and seek to solve everyday problems in innovative ways


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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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