As a member of the Apple ML Data Platform team, your responsibilities will include:
Design and build scalable systems for ML data, embeddings, and feature workflows
Develop capabilities that improve experimentation, evaluation, and model performance at scale
Partner with research and product teams to enable rapid GenAI feature development
Drive efficiency, reliability, and automation across inference and AI Ops workflows
Collaborate across infrastructure and product groups to ensure seamless integration and adoption
Prototype and optimize GenAI models, including open-source models, for scalable production use
Continuously improve platform capabilities to handle next-gen ML workloads, including foundation models and retrieval-augmented systems
Optimize platform components for large-scale ML workloads across distributed systems
Diagnose, fix, improve, and automate complex issues across the entire stack to ensure maximum uptime and performance
Strong foundation in machine learning, with hands-on experience across the end-to-end ML workflow - including data preparation, pipeline development, experimentation, evaluation, and deployment
Expertise in building and running large scale distributed systems
Familiarity with modern generative techniques (e.g. transformers, diffusion, retrieval-augmented generation)
Proven experience building and delivering data and machine learning infrastructure in real-world production environments
Familiarity with fine-tuning workflows, model optimization, and preparing models for scalable inference
Familiarity with generative AI and its applications in accelerating and enhancing machine learning workflows
Experience configuring, deploying and troubleshooting large scale production environments
Experience in designing, building, and maintaining scalable, highly available systems that prioritize ease of use
Extensive programming experience in Java, Python or Go
Strong collaboration and communication (verbal and written) skills
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving technical landscapes, especially in fast-moving areas
B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Experience in the below is preferred:
Proficiency in one or more ML frameworks
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.