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# machine learning/operations research engineer

- **Company:** Apple Inc.
- **Location:** Cupertino, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Airflow, Apple Products, Cloud Computing, IBM ILOG CPLEX Optimization Studio (CPLEX), Distributed Systems, Machine Learning, Language Modeling, Operational Data Store, Workflow Management Systems, Pytorch, Large Language Models, Generative AI, Scikit Learn, Kubernetes, Optimization Algorithms, Docker
- **Published:** September 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/bb526b03-f496-4b96-b299-9c3affeb1f26

## About the Role

Master's degree or PhD in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Management Science, Applied Mathematics, or related field.

Proficiency with solvers and modeling languages such as Gurobi, CPLEX, CP-SAT, Pyomo, and GAMS.

Hands-on experience with simulation platforms like Arena, FlexSim, SimPy, and AnyLogic.

Experience with machine learning platforms such as PyTorch and Scikit-learn.

Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to explain complex statistical and mathematical theories to non-technical stakeholders in simple, universal language.

Preferred Qualifications

Proven experience in GenAI application building with agents and agentic workflows. Experience with LLM and LMM development and fine-tuning is a major plus.

Proficiency in using cutting-edge GenAI tools, i.e. Claude Code, Roo Code, etc.

Familiarity with distributed computing, cloud infrastructure, and orchestration tools, such as Kubernetes, Apache Airflow (DAG), Docker, Conductor, Ray for LLM training and inference at scale is a plus.

## Description

With the explosive growth of Apple products we are creating new opportunities for individuals to work on the most exciting new technologies at Apple. We are seeking a machine learning/operations research engineer to apply advanced mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, and optimization algorithms to solve complex manufacturing challenges. Machine learning/operations research engineers on our team directly impact our factory throughput, supply chain strategies, and cost-reduction initiatives by transforming raw operational data into actionable, data-driven decisions.


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