Sr. Machine Learning Engineer - Finance

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 181,100 - 272,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement for educational expenses

Generous retirement benefits

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to join their Finance team in Cupertino, California. In this role, you will build and operationalize AI solutions, developing a robust machine learning infrastructure in a dynamic finance environment. We are looking for candidates who can collaborate effectively across teams and instill strong engineering practices in machine learning processes.

The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in relevant fields and significant experience building scalable data models and pipelines. You will be part of a team that values curiosity and innovation.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in relevant disciplines.
• Experience building scalable data pipelines.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Build and operationalize AI solutions in Apple Finance.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Instill strong engineering practices into machine learning processes.

Skills

Data modeling

ML algorithms

Python programming

SQL and big data technologies

Version control

Education

Undergraduate degree in relevant fields

Graduate degree in relevant fields

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

JavaScript

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Corporate Functions

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming greatproducts, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and curiosityto your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Do you love thinkinganalytically? Just as our customers find value in Apple products, the Finance groupfinds value for both Apple and its shareholders.As a machine learning engineer in Finance, you’ll play an integral and global role inbuilding the data foundations, services, and platforms used for delivering insights andautomating decisions for Apple’s Finance organization.

Description

This role will require you to be collaborative by learning intra-team and businessprocess in order to build infrastructure and services to enable an effective MachineLearning practice. You will help lead the charge by developing a strong ML Ops processin a dynamic Finance environment where you will deal with unique challenges specificto Finance organizations, such as SOX and regulatory compliance. Your ability to instilland proliferate strong software engineering practices into team data science andmachine learning processes will be critical.

Responsibilities

• Build and operationalize AI solutions in Apple Finance
• Partner with teammates and share expertise across teams
• Explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Instill strong engineering practices into team machine learning processes
• Rapidly and reliably deliver value to the Finance organization

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree (computer science, data science, finance, economics, accounting, or related business discipline) with seven years demonstrated experience
• Experience building data models and scalable pipelines using SQL and big data technologies, with expertise in data ops best practices
• Experience developing in Python while following DRY principles, modularity, and testing standards, with version control, code review.
• Experience applying ML algorithms for regression, classification, and anomaly detection; build generative AI and agentic solutions; implement MLOps/LLMOps including CI/CD, drift monitoring, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Ability to explain technical details to non-technical audiences
• Understands and advocates version control, test driven development and strong CI/CD process

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree (computer science, data science, math, quantitative finance, or similar discipline) with five years experience
• Previous experience working in a corporate finance, accounting, or supply chain organization
• Understanding of or ability to learn financial statements, P&L impact, high level accounting principles, SOX and tax compliance and month-end close process
• Experience with front end (.js experience)

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 $181,100 and $272,100, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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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