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Apple Inc.

Software / ML Engineer Products -iCloud

Apple Inc., San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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San Diego, California, United States Software and Services

You will join a fast-paced and high growth team within the Apple Cloud organization with the opportunity to have a direct impact on the company results. At Apple, we believe that breakthrough products emerge when engineering quality meets visionary thinking. We’re seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to join the anti-spam solutions for iCloud Mail, Calendar, and Contacts—someone who will be responsible for ensuring millions of iCloud customers have an extraordinary experience by preventing spam from entering users’ mailboxes and calendars. You will write software and implement end-to-end anti-abuse solutions and integrate them into Mail, Calendar, and Contacts systems, and improve the overall end-to-end user experience. You will also be collaborating with various teams like Apple Trust and Safety, Anti-abuse Operations team, and other key stakeholders to ensure flawless experiences for iCloud customers.

Description By joining the iCloud Anti-Abuse team, you will be responsible for protecting millions of iCloud users from spam, phishing, and other malicious content across Mail, Calendar, and Contacts. This role combines deep technical expertise in machine learning and anti-abuse systems with strong communication skills to drive innovation in user protection. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on user safety and experience while working with cutting-edge technology at one of the world’s most innovative companies.

Responsibilities

Build and improve systems for spam, phishing and abuse prevention using advanced AI/ML techniques

Improve overall security, system reliability, availability and performance of anti-abuse services

Come up with a high level architecture for services and data handling at a large scale

Partner with Apple Trust and Safety, Anti-abuse Operations, and other key stakeholders to deliver comprehensive protection solutions

Integrate anti-abuse solutions into Mail, Calendar, Contacts pipelines and ensure optimal performance and user experience

Drive advancement in techniques for abuse detection and prevention

We are seeking a strong technical hands‑on engineer, who applies technical perfection towards the end goal of driving real business impact. You should feel a personal stake in the services we are responsible for, have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with the people you work with.

Our work is complex, bold and highly visible. The opportunities for you to make an impact here are boundless.

Minimum Qualifications

3-5 years of Java coding experience

3+ years of hands‑on software engineering experience with building systems at scale

Experience with large‑scale distributed systems and high‑availability services

Strong understanding of software engineering principles and best practices

Demonstrated ability to work in fast‑paced, multifaceted environments

Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders

BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related technical field

Preferred Qualifications

5-7 years of Java coding experience

5+ years of hands‑on software engineering experience with building systems at scale

Understanding of various abuse vectors and techniques to overcome them

Proven expertise in machine learning and various classification model techniques, reputation systems, and applying these techniques toward preventing abuse, fraud or product integrity

Proven expertise in end‑to‑end machine learning lifecycle including data collection, processing, training, model building, inference, and feedback loops

Understanding of protocols like IMAP, SMTP, CalDAV, and CardDAV

Experience in email security, content filtering, or related security domains

Understanding of privacy‑preserving machine learning techniques and data handling best practices

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.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for 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 accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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