Machine Learning Scientist, Personalization Science - Apple Media Products

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple seeks a Machine Learning Scientist to enhance personalization through advanced machine learning. The role offers the chance to solve complex challenges and develop impactful solutions across Apple's services. Ideal candidates possess deep knowledge in machine learning techniques and experience in producing scalable, efficient models.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement for formal education

Discretionary bonuses or commission payments

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of machine learning powered personalization algorithms.
• Proven experience with building scalable recommendation systems.
• Technical competence in production-quality software development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply state of the art in machine learning to personalization.
• Conduct experiments to test and improve machine learning models.
• Ship production quality code and derive insights from experimental data.

Skills

Deep learning

Reinforcement learning

Unsupervised learning

Generative AI in recommendation systems

Production-quality software development

Big data technologies

Tools

Tensorflow

Pytorch

Scikit-learn

Numpy

Pandas

Job description

Machine Learning Scientist, Personalization Science - Apple Media Products

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Description

We are looking for a world-class researcher to help us solve challenging problems in personalization science using the latest advances in machine learning. With your expertise, we want to develop novel solutions to power personalized experiences across the App Store that enrich the lives of our customers. You will have the incredible opportunity to see your solutions deployed at Apple’s truly incredible global scale.In this role, you will:- Develop and apply state of the scientific art in machine learning and artificial intelligence to personalization of user experiences.- Conduct human evaluation and rigorous experiments to test and improve your models.- Derive insights from experimentation and convert them into feature improvements.- Ship production quality code to deploy your models at global scale.- Contribute to the scientific literature through publications and participation in leading academic conferences.- Help chart the future growth of personalization across Apple's services ecosystem.

Minimum Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of machine learning powered personalization algorithms, design patterns and tools. In particular, this includes deep learning, reinforcement learning and unsupervised learning methods.
• Knowledge of generative artificial intelligence applied to recommendation systems.
• Practical real-world experience with building scalable recommendation systems.
• Proven grasp of the open-source Python ML/AI tech stack, including Tensorflow, pytorch, scikit-learn, numpy-scipy-pandas.
• Technical competence in production-quality software development.
• Familiarity with big data technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .