Apple · Cupertino

On-device ML Infrastructure Engineer (Fine-tuning and Customization)

3/18/2025

Description

We are building an end-to-end developer experience for ML development that, by taking advantage of Apple’s vertical integration, allows developers to iterate on model authoring, optimization, transformation, execution, debugging, profiling and analysis. This role focuses on the Create ML framework for machine learning model and Apple Intelligence customization. We’re looking for a highly motivated software engineer that is creative, talented, and passionate about providing high quality developer tools, workflows and APIs in the fast paced and dynamic space of ML. Key responsibilities: Designing and implementing workflows for fine-tuning and adapting ML models Architecting and maintaining the internals of the Create ML framework Working with internal and external developers to enable their uses cases powered by on-device ML Triaging and addressing framework performance issues and functionality gaps

Qualifications

  • Strong and proven software development skills. Proficiency in Swift is a plus.
  • Experience working on machine learning projects, such as model training, evaluation, inference and on-device optimization.
  • Passion for software architecture, data structures and processes
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with on-device ML frameworks (Core ML, Win ML, ONNX, TF Lite or ExecuTorch)
  • Knowledge of general ML Framework implementation (Jax, PyTorch, or TensorFlow)
  • Past experience in using Apple’s ML frameworks and libraries is a plus.
  • MS/PhD in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
  • Excellent communication skills that can help others understand code/problems/ideas

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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.

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