Apple · Cupertino

ML Framework (MetalLM) Engineer

(f/m/d) · 5/28/2025

Description

Our team is seeking extraordinary machine learning and GPU programming engineers who are passionate about providing robust compute solutions for accelerating Machine learning libraries on Apple Silicon. Role has the opportunity to influence the design of compute and programming models in next generation GPU architectures. Responsibilities: Work on cutting-edge ML inference framework project and optimize code for efficient and scalable ML inference using distributed compute strategies such as data, tensor, pipeline and expert parallelism. Develop kernel and compiler level optimizations and perform in-depth analysis to ensure the best possible performance across Server hardware families. Apply advanced model optimization techniques including speculation, quantization, compression, and others to maximize throughput and minimize latency. Collaborate closely with hardware, compiler, and systems teams to align software performance with hardware capabilities. Analyze and improve performance metrics such as end-to-end latency, TTFT, TBOT, memory footprint, and compute efficiency. Implement features of Metal device backend for ML training acceleration technologies If this sounds of interest, we would love to hear from you!

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of programming and problem-solving experience with C/C++/ObjC
  • Experience with GPU kernel development & optimizations using compute programming models such as Metal, CUDA etc.
  • Experience with system level programming and computer architecture
  • Experience with Distributed training or inference techniques

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with graph compilers such as Triton, OpenXLA or LLVM/MLIR is a plus
  • Contributions to an AI framework such as PyTorch, JAX or Tensorflow is a plus
  • Good understanding of machine learning fundamentals

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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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. 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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