Software Engineer in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning (ML)

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 126,800 - 220,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock programs

Educational reimbursement

Discounted products and free services

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning (ML) in Cupertino, California. This role focuses on creating impactful applications utilizing state-of-the-art NLP and ML technologies, collaborating across teams to deliver exceptional user experiences.

Ideal candidates should have a strong background in software engineering with proven NLP experience, a relevant degree, and skills in languages such as Swift and Python. Apple offers a competitive pay range and a strong benefits package including stock options, educational reimbursement, and comprehensive healthcare.

Qualifications

• Experience writing production software in relevant languages.
• Good understanding of machine learning concepts.
• Relevant educational background in Computer Science or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Work on NLP and machine learning intersections.
• Build state-of-the-art NLP models and Generative AI features.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams at Apple.

Skills

Production software (Swift, C/C++, Obj-C, Python)

Machine learning fundamentals

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PyTorch

Job description

Software Engineer in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning (ML)

Cupertino, California, United States Machine Learning and AI

Are you interested in building amazing Generative AI experiences that will touch the lives of billions of people by utilizing state‑of‑the‑art NLP and machine learning? Do you enjoy collaboration and teamwork to accomplish innovative ML‑driven user experiences? We are looking for a Software Engineer who is passionate about translating expertise in NLP and ML into impactful applications for users. The role allows you to be a highly multi‑functional engineer with plenty of opportunities to collaborate cross‑functionally and get high visibility for your work. Our team is responsible for the research, development and deployment of ML/NLP technologies that power Apple Intelligence on device and on private compute cloud. Our team was also responsible for building Generative AI experiences for Writing Tools, Smart Replies, Transformer Models for Keyboard across all Apple Platforms. Our team has a great mix of talent across NLP, software engineering and machine learning. We love to share our knowledge within our team, stay abreast of state‑of‑the‑art and deliver outstanding products for our users. We also have a strong culture of multi‑functional collaboration across teams at Apple.

Description

As a member of this premier team, you will work on the intersection of NLP, machine learning and software engineering. The position requires proven hands‑on NLP experience in conjunction with software engineering. The role spans the entire gamut of NLP: text processing, empirical experimentation for building state‑of‑the‑art NLP models, productizing Generative AI features for Apple. You will collaborate closely with several engineering teams at Apple that work on machine learning and NLP.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience writing production software (Swift, C/C++, Obj‑C, Python)
• Good machine learning (ML) fundamentals
• B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience in using open‑source ML toolkits, e.g., PyTorch
• Hands‑on experience with building NLP/Generative AI applications
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Compensation and 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 $126,800 and $220,900, 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.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

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.