Apple · Seattle

Machine Learning Engineer, Large Visual Generative Model Optimization

(f/m/d) · 5/29/2025

Description

We are looking a Machine Learning System Engineers who has a proven background at the intersection of ML optimization and ML model deployment. This would be in service of visual content generation initiatives that form an integral part of Apple Intelligence. Your primary responsibilities will include: Designing, implementing, and deploying innovative conditional visual generative models Overseeing software workflows and test protocols for assembling and deploying visual generative models Performing R&D in emerging areas of efficient neural network development including quantization, pruning, compression algorithms with a focus on visual generation models. Handle various components in the model lifecycle of such large visual model, range from training, optimization, deployment, validation, and evaluation. Effectively communicating results and insights in a highly multi-functional team

Qualifications

  • Masters, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, or Computer Engineering; similarly related fields, or comparable professional experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills, and have the ability to work hands-on in multi-functional teams
  • Strong programming skills in Python or C++
  • Proficiency in toolkits like PyTorch or other deep learning frameworks
  • Hands on experience training or leveraging larges scale visual generative models (e.g. diffusion models) for real-world user experience and computer vision applications

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong background in research and innovation, demonstrated through publications in top-tier journals or conferences, patents, or impactful industry experience. Proven leadership in both applied research and development
  • Familiar with model compression algorithms including quantization, pruning, distillations, and experience on optimizing large diffusion models or language models
  • Experience with hardware architecture, software & hardware co-design

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 $135,400 and $250,600, 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.

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