Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning Infrastructure and Quality

Apple Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 185,100 - 308,500; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Seattle, WA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Machine Learning Infrastructure and Quality team.

The role focuses on ML training, inference, and characterization, while building infrastructure and automated tests to validate ML technologies across Apple’s stack. The ideal candidate has extensive software development experience, strong ML knowledge, and a solid grasp of OS concepts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with hardware and/or software development lifecycle processes.
• 5+ years of experience in one or more compiled languages (C, C++, Objective-C/Swift).
• Experience with Machine Learning, its practical applications, and commonly used frameworks.
• Understanding of Operating System concepts.
• Proven ability to craft, maintain and implement test plans across all application layers.
• Applying statistical concepts to validate and QA data and models.
• QA and automation experience involving ML workflows is a plus.
• Educational background in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or CS (BS/MS/PhD) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Drive ML workflows including training, inference and characterization.
• Define, measure, and improve quality of ML technologies by building infrastructure, automation and services for validation.
• Develop and implement comprehensive automated test plans across the stack.
• Collaborate across teams to influence quality throughout Apple’s ML stack.
• Advocate for customer needs and deliver high-quality software under tight schedules.

Skills

SDLC experience

C/C++/ObjC/Swift

Machine Learning

OS concepts

Test plans

QA statistics

ML QA experience

Education

B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in CS/EE or related

Job description

Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning Infrastructure and Quality

Seattle, Washington, United States Software and Services

The cloudOS team is responsible for all facets of delivering OS and system services on Apple silicon servers, including driving hardware and software initiatives to enable new Apple silicon-based systems in data centers. Our Apple Services Engineering team is hiring for an exciting new role as a Senior Software Engineer in Machine learning. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail oriented software engineer to drive innovations in software development and quality for various machine learning workflows. The right candidate for this position is passionate about delivering the best possible experience for our users and is continuously looking for new ways to measure and improve the quality of our software stack and infrastructure. Additionally, having the ability to switch between designing creative product usage scenarios and immersive analysis of detailed feature design will be a critical skill to possess.

Description

This is a full time Software Developer position where you will be driving working on various aspects of machine learning including training, inference, and characterization for various ML workloads. You will also be responsible to define, measure, and improve the quality of machine learning technologies at Apple by developing infrastructure, automation and services which facilitate validation and qualification of these technologies. In addition, you will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive automated test plans. You will be working cross-functionally with many teams across Apple impacting all levels of the Apple’s machine learning stack. You will be the voice of our customers, championing quality software development through each step of the development process and driving quality improvements throughout the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with hardware and/or software development lifecycle processes
• 5+years of experience in one or more compiled languages (e.g. C, C++, Objective-C/Swift)
• Experience with Machine Learning, its common practical applications, and commonly used frameworks
• Proven understanding of Operating System concepts
• Proven ability crafting, maintaining and implementing tests plans across all application layers
• Applying statistical concepts to validate and QA data and models
• QA and automation experience involving ML workflows is a huge plus
• Posses the capability to accept ambiguity and deliver extraordinary results on tight schedules
• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+years of experience working with an building Operating Systems

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 $175,000 and $308,500, 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.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• retirement benefits
• a range of discounted products and free services
• reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
• discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation

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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.

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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.