{"title": "Senior ML Research Engineer, Apple Services Engineering - Search Science", "summary": "The Apple Services Engineering (ASE) team is one of the most exciting examples of Apple\u2019s long-held passion for combining art and technology. These are the people who power Search for the App Store, Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and Apple Books. And they do it on a massive scale, meeting Apple\u2019s high expectations with high performance to deliver a huge variety of entertainment in over 35 languages to more than 150 countries. These engineers build secure, end-to-end solutions. They develop the custom software used to process all the creative work, the tools that providers use to deliver that media, all the server-side systems, and the APIs for many Apple services. Thanks to Apple\u2019s unique integration of hardware, software, and services, engineers here partner to get behind a single unified vision. That vision always includes a deep commitment to strengthening Apple\u2019s privacy policy, one of Apple\u2019s core values. Although services are a bigger part of Apple\u2019s business than ever before, these teams remain small, nimble, and cross-functional, offering greater exposure to the array of opportunities here.", "description": "We\u2019re a diverse collective of problem solvers and doers, continually reimagining what\u2019s possible to help us all find what we love in new ways. Our engineers have created some tough acts to follow, and they continue to lead us to innovative breakthroughs. Because they\u2019re motivated not by what would be easy, but by what would be amazing. The ASE Search team powers search for iTunes, App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV, Podcasts, Books and more on iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, web browsers, 3rd party devices, and Windows. We are looking for extraordinary researchers to help build next-generation search features for Apple's ground breaking devices and platforms. We are a key part of the Apple ecosystem.", "key_qualifications": "- Deep understanding of search and information retrieval fundamentals including indexing, query understanding, retrieval and ranking\n- Strong industry experience with one or more of the following: search, classification, regression, recommendation systems, ranking systems, fraud detection, online advertising, or related\n- 4+ years of relevant industry experience\n- Knowledge of ML models using Transformers, Large Language Models, Reinforcement Learning, TensorFlow, and PyTorch\n- Experience building big data pipelines with Hadoop, Java, Scala, and Spark\n- Familiarity with A/B experimentation and data/data-driven product development\n- Experience leading technical aspects for complex multi-functional projects\n- Passion. Our customers love what we do at Apple and we want the same from our engineers", "preferred_qualifications": "", "education_experience": "MS or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related subject area", "additional_requirements": "", "pay_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 $166,600 and $296,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.\n\nApple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple\u2019s 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\u2019s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You\u2019ll 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 \u2014 including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.\n\nNote: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.", "company": "apple"}