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# Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Tools and Framework AI

- **Company:** Apple Inc.
- **Location:** Cupertino, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $181,100.0 - $318,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations
- **Published:** May 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0a8ccb63a84b27ed

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Software engineering?, Do you have a Master's degree?, Hands-on experience working on developer productivity AI tools

Full-stack software developer experience with experience building ML infra at scale

Experience leading AI/ML projects

Minimum Qualifications

At least 8 years of hands-on experience in software engineering, with focus on machine learning

Demonstrated expert knowledge of machine learning modeling and applied machine learning research

Strong programming skills in: Python, Java, C++ or Swift

Track record of delivering high quality products and solving complex problems in innovative ways

Thrive in a collaborative environment and communicate clearly and confidently with partner teams

Masters OR PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning Engineering or equivalent professional experience

## Description

We're looking for a Staff ML Engineer who can drive AI-powered software development from initial design through production deployment. You'll architect and build machine learning systems that push the boundaries of what's possible in software development, writing production-quality code that scales to meet real-world demands. This role requires both deep technical expertise and strong collaboration skills-you'll work closely with product managers, software engineers, and researchers across the organization to translate ambitious ideas into robust, shipping solutions. You'll be responsible for making critical design decisions, mentoring other engineers, and ensuring our exploratory work successfully transitions into production systems that deliver measurable impact.","responsibilities":"Lead, design and implement AI-first developer productivity projects from prototype to production establishing best software engineering practices.

Own the end-to-end user experience with a strong focus on product quality.

Work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders at Apple, drive requirements and deliver the end solution.

Be a force-multiplier, by enabling team-members to be more productive. Mentor junior engineers.


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