Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Search and AI

Apple India Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple India Pvt Ltd is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer / Senior Applied Scientist for Search & AI. You will help build next-generation Search and Question Answering experiences across Apple products, leveraging cutting-edge ML, retrieval techniques, and large language models.

The role requires 8+ years shipping ML systems for search/Q&A, strong programming skills, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years shipping search and Q&A ML systems.
• Excellent programming skills in C++, Python, Scala, and Go.
• Experience with retrieval augmented generation (RAG) and evaluative tooling.
• Strong written and verbal communication with ability to articulate complex topics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve Apple’s Search and Q&A features using ML and LLMs.
• Collaborate with software engineers and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Evaluate and iterate on retrieval and generation components in RAG pipelines.
• Present plans and results to stakeholders regularly.

Skills

Search relevance

Question answering

RAG development

C++/Python/Scala/Go

Communication

Teamwork

Education

MS or Ph.D in AI/ML/IR/CS/Stats

Tools

C++

Python

Scala

Go

Job description

Senior Machine Learning Engineer / Senior Applied Scientist, Search & AI Summary

Apple is where individual imaginations come together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us strengthening each other’s ideas. That happens because every one of us believes that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better! Here, you’ll do more than join something - you'll add something.

The Information Intelligence team is at the forefront of revolutionizing how billions of people interact with their devices to search and find what they are looking for.

As a Machine Learning Expert, you play a critical role in developing world-class Search and Q&A experiences for Apple customers with cutting-edge search technologies and large language models.

Description

Our team is responsible for delivering next-generation Search and Question Answering systems across Apple products including Siri, Safari, Spotlight, and more. This is your chance to shape how people get information by leveraging your Search and applied machine learning expertise along with robust software engineering skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in Search Relevance and Ranking, Question Answering systems, Query Understanding, Personalization or Recommendation systems, or data-informed decision-making
• Hands-on experience in Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), including developing, evaluating and enhancing for both retrievers and generative LLMs
• Experience presenting plans, progress, and results or demos regularly and concisely
• MS or Ph.D in AI, Machine Learning, Information Retrieval, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in shipping Search and Q&A technologies and ML systems
• Excellent programming skills in mainstream programming languages such as C++, Python, Scala, and Go
• Experience delivering tooling and frameworks to evaluate individual components and end-to-end quality
• Strong analytical skills to systematically identify opportunities to improve search relevance and answer accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication with the ability to articulate complex topics
• Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork; demonstrated ability to connect and collaborate with others
• Passion for building phenomenal products and curiosity to learn

Experience Level Senior Level