> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/494687-senior-staff-machine-learning-engineer-apple-search-knowledge-platforms](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/494687-senior-staff-machine-learning-engineer-apple-search-knowledge-platforms). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Apple Search & Knowledge Platforms

- **Company:** Apple Inc.
- **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining, Information Retrieval, Knowledge-Based Systems, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, System Availability, Large Language Models, Generative AI, Siri, Information Technology, Low Latency, Optimization Algorithms
- **Published:** June 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://seeker-sp.worksourcewa.com/jobview/GetJob.aspx?JobID=293456013

## About the Role

+ 8+ years of experience in leading engineering/applied research/ML experiences in natural language processing, SOTA generative AI models

 + Proven record of consistent delivery of technology/products across the full Machine Learning life cycle

 + MS or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, information retrieval, data mining, or a related field

**Preferred Qualifications**

 + Strong background and experience in Machine Learning, NLP, and RAG.

 + Strong engineering and R&D experience in LLM post-training, advanced RL-based methods to improve LLM models' safety and quality using RLHF/RLAIF, reward model, advanced RL policy optimization algorithms, cutting-edge hallucination reduction methods, and their engineering implementation, hands-on experience to develop and ship RL based models with high availability, low latency, robustness, and stability.

 + Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to lead

 + Excellent product vision and sound business acumen. Ability to manage long-term strategy and short-term deliverables.

 + Strong engineering leadership and fundamentals.

## Description

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, contributing to the values that lead to great work. Every The AI, Search & Knowledge Platforms team builds amazing products and services for Apple's customers while serving as a foundational partner to teams across Apple. The team delivers world-class AI, search, and knowledge systems powering Siri, Apple Intelligence, Safari, and iMessage, and operates the foundational platforms and infrastructure that keep these intelligent experiences running at hyperscale.

You will lead the strong team of MLE, SWE, and data engineers responsible for delivering efficient and effective Generative AI models to build and improve the summarization capabilities across different data types.


## Related Videos

- [LLMs in the wild: Building an AI agent that survives production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100319-llms-in-the-wild-building-an-ai-agent-that-survives-production)
- [Swapping Low Latency Data Storage Under High Load](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/746-swapping-low-latency-data-storage-under-high-load)
- [Lessons from Steve Jobs - Learnings from the Past for the Future](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1021-lessons-from-steve-jobs-learnings-from-the-past-for-the-future)
- [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data)
- [Give Your LLMs a Left Brain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1160-give-your-llms-a-left-brain)
- [Unleash the power of 5G in your code: transform your apps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1567-unleash-the-power-of-5g-in-your-code-transform-your-apps)

## Related Articles

- [What Are Large Language Models?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/304-what-are-large-language-models)
- [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer)
- [MLOps And AI Driven Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/82-mlops-and-ai-driven-development)
- [MLOps – What’s the deal behind it?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/125-mlops-what-s-the-deal-behind-it)
- [Got AI ideas but no money? Here are 10 free ways to level up your AI skills with Google Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/600-got-ai-ideas-but-no-money-here-are-10-free-ways-to-level-up-your-ai-skills-with-google-cloud)
- [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production)