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ML Software Engineer

Apple, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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ML Software Engineer – Seattle, Washington, United States Machine Learning and AI Summary

Posted: Jul 21, 2025 • Weekly Hours: 40 • Role Number: 200587832-3337 Description

As part of the team you will help engineer continuous improvements in stability and performance for private cloud compute, as well as help implement entirely new functionality as it emerges from the research community, in collaboration with product teams throughout Apple. We write performant and scalable frameworks (in Swift and C++) to distribute and coordinate ML inference tasks to different hardware acceleration IP blocks on different SoCs. We’re a collection of highly skilled and friendly engineers who value each other’s opinions and experience. We strive for excellence and believe strongly in the quality of our output. We have formed a team of domain experts who specializes in specific core subject areas, and also have broad experience of cloud software services and platforms. You will integrate inference code into a full service stack to ensure that user traffic is served reliably and performantly, and will have a strong focus on developing code that is easy and safe to develop, update and monitor. Responsibilities

Help engineer continuous improvements in stability and performance for private cloud compute. Help implement entirely new functionality as it emerges from the research community, in collaboration with product teams. Write performant and scalable frameworks (in Swift and C++) to distribute and coordinate ML inference tasks to different hardware acceleration IP blocks on different SoCs. Integrate inference code into a full service stack to ensure reliable and performant user traffic handling. Develop code that is easy to develop, update, and monitor, with a strong focus on safety. Minimum Qualifications

Experience working as a software engineer on large production systems Experience programming in Swift, C, C++, iOS/macOS or XCode Practical experience running machine learning models and evaluating them for quality and performance metrics Preferred Qualifications

Bonus qualification: familiar with Apple ML stack (ANE, CoreML, MPS/Metal), high-level general distributed ML stack (PyTorch-distributed, NCCL) and high throughput inter-chip communication systems Bonus qualification: on-device iOS development Education & Experience

B.S. in Computer Science or other numerate subject, with 6+ years experience; or M.S. in Computer Science or other numerate subject, with 4+ years experience Additional Requirements

Quality focus - produce reliable, maintainable, deliverable software Comfortable diving deep - working across multiple levels of abstraction Good at handling relationships and communication - collaborate well with colleagues across a wide range of functions Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $201,300 and $302,200, 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. You’ll also receive benefits including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and reimbursement for certain educational expenses. 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. Equal Opportunity and Compliance

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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant. Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation. Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Apple is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

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