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Apple is hiring a mid-level Machine Learning Engineer based in Los Angeles, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, LLMs and roughly 3+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a master's degree or equivalent.

Role: Machine Learning Engineer
Function: machine learning
Level: mid
Track: Individual contributor
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Experience: 3+ years
Education: Master's degree
Department: Machine Learning and AI
Posted: Mar 31, 2026

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Design, prototype, and deploy ML-driven conversational and generative AI features for Apple's Vision devices. Requires PhD+3yrs or MS+5yrs in AI/ML/CS with deep expertise in NLP, multimodal models, and production ML systems. Balance rapid experimentation with rigorous production deployment.

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Job description

from Apple careers

AI is transforming how people interact with technology, and Apple is building the next generation of intelligent, privacy-preserving experiences across its platforms. We’re looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to help prototype, build, and ship conversational and generative AI systems that feel deeply human, responsive, and trustworthy.
In this role, you’ll work at the intersection of machine learning research and product engineering—rapidly iterating on new ideas, translating them into scalable systems, and partnering closely with cross-functional teams to bring them to life. You’ll contribute to foundational capabilities that power conversational understanding, generation, personalization, and embodied interactions for Apple's Vision devices
As a Machine Learning Engineer on our team, you will design, prototype, and deploy ML-driven features that power conversational and generative experiences. You’ll work hands-on with modern model architectures; ranging from large language and multimodal models to ranking and personalization system and integrate them into production frameworks used at scale.
You’ll collaborate closely with researchers, product managers, designers, and platform engineers to align on problem definitions, iterate on solutions, and ship features that meet Apple’s standards for reliability, privacy, and delight. This role balances experimentation with execution: moving quickly when exploring new ideas, and rigorously when transitioning work into production.
<h3>Minimum Qualifications</h3>Phd +3yrs or MS + 5yrs relevant experience in related field (AIML, CS, EE etc.)
Strong experience with deep learning, particularly in natural language processing and/or multimodal models
Hands-on experience with modern generative AI systems and computer vision models, including prompt design, fine-tuning, and evaluation
Familiarity with ranking, retrieval, and personalization algorithms
Proficiency in Python and experience with ML frameworks such as PyTorch (TensorFlow a plus)
Experience integrating ML models into production systems
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines
Curiosity, pragmatism, and a product-oriented mindset
<h3>Preferred Qualifications</h3>Experience with conversational AI systems or interactive ML-driven experiences
Exposure to multimodal or embodied AI systems (voice, animation, agents, or real-time interaction)
Familiarity with Apple platforms, frameworks, or ML infrastructure
Evaluation based measurement expertise using eval frameworks to measure non-deterministic experiences for consumer facing products