Machine Learning Engineer, System Experience - Proactive

Role Overview

The Agentic Search team creates the next generation of intelligent, on-device search experiences across Apple products. In this role, you will collaborate with machine learning, app engineering, and infrastructure teams to build responsive, personalized capabilities powered by agentic technologies. You will partner across the company to design features that balance advanced intelligence with Apple's commitment to user privacy.

Responsibilities

As a Machine Learning Engineer on the System Experience team, you will integrate personal search technologies directly into applications across Apple platforms. You will design durable, reusable architectures and public-facing interfaces for third-party developers, incorporating data across multiple systems while upholding on-device privacy standards. This role requires close cross-functional partnership with OS framework, machine learning, and services teams to optimize system performance and tailor intelligent features for every Apple device.

Requirements & Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

4+ years of application development experience with Swift, Objective-C, or an equivalent high-level programming language on iOS or macOS.

Experience developing search systems, including indexing and retrieval technologies.

Experience collaborating cross-functionally and communicating technical concepts to diverse teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience designing public or system-level APIs and developer frameworks. Experience profiling, diagnosing, and optimizing system-level mobile software performance.

Familiarity with machine learning principles or large language model fundamentals.

Compensation & Benefits

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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.

Application Instructions

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