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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Machine Learning Engineer - **Company:** Apple Inc. - **Location:** Cambridge, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $181,100.0 - $318,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Big Data, C++ (Programming Language), Distributed Systems, Apache Hadoop, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Object-Oriented Software Development, Recommender Systems, Tensorflow, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Reinforcement Learning, Pytorch, Snowflake, Apache Spark, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Keras, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Machine Learning Operations, Data Pipelines - **Published:** May 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b9cd4f5fc6292e7b ## About the Role Do you have experience in Software engineering?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, We are looking for a passionate, highly motivated, and hands-on applied Senior Machine Learning Engineer. This role will assist our Online Retail Decision Automation team by helping to research and develop the next generation of algorithms used to drive the Apple Online experience! The role spans central areas of our Apple Online Store including developing models for product search, recommendation systems (e.g. ranking, page generation), personalization (e.g. evidence, messaging, marketing), Generative AI and optimize Apple-wide systems & infrastructure. As a member of the fast-paced team, you will have the outstanding and great opportunity to work on new projects and craft upcoming products that will delight and encourage millions of Apple's customers ever day., PhD or Graduate degree with research/work experience using data science techniques (including but not limited to Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, etc). Experience in Recommender Systems, Personalization, Search, Computational Advertising or Natural Language Processing including RAG based Generative AI and transformer architecture. Skilled in communication, problem solving, critical thinking. Experience using Deep Learning, Bandits, Probabilistic Graphical Models, or Reinforcement Learning in real applications a plus. Experience with Spark, TensorFlow, Keras, and PyTorch a plus Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics with equivalent experience. 5+ years of related experience building high throughput scalable applications or building machine learning models. Proficiency in one or more object-oriented programming languages such as Python, Java, C++ and experience building distributed systems. Experience building data processing pipelines and large scale machine learning systems with experience in big data technologies like Spark, SQL, Snowflake/Hadoop, etc. Skilled in communication, problem solving, critical thinking Attention to detail, data accuracy and quality of output. ## Description To be successful, candidates will need a machine learning background, proven software development skills, a love of learning. They will also need to be able to collaborate with multi-functional teams, including researchers, engineers, data scientists/analysts, and product managers, to help develop and implement machine learning algorithms and testing workflows.","responsibilities":"Collaborate with other MLEs to build scalable, production-ready ML solutions, taking algorithms from initial concept through to deployment. Give to the ongoing improvement of our ML infrastructure and tooling. 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