AI/ML - Machine Learning Research Engineer, Machine Translation **San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States** **Machine Learning and AI** **Summary** Posted: **Aug 29, 2025** Role Number: **200618506-3401** We are seeking an experienced machine learning engineer to help bring the next generation of core machine translation (MT) technology and large language model (LLM) technologies into the hands of users all over the globe. Our mission is to empower users to communicate seamlessly across language barriers and complete multilingual tasks with ease. Passionate about productizing Natural Language Processing, Language Modeling (LLMs) and Machine Translation? Join us to bring the most sophisticated Multilingual solution across the Apple ecosystem to our customers! **Description** We are responsible for a wide variety of language technologies related research and development activities. In this role we expect you to be the connection between applied ML / modeling research and software engineering. Depending on project needs and tasks, you will work on the full breath of machine learning engineering; all the way from model training, evaluation, through model conversion, to software integration and inference speed optimization! To succeed, you will be an experienced problem solver with a strong machine learning focus - equally enthusiastic about new ML modeling techniques as about software implementations and optimizations. As well as a passion for bringing state-of-the-art machine learning and AI improvements into production use. **Minimum Qualifications** + Demonstrated experience in helping delivering end-user facing ML driven products + In-depth development experience with C/C++ or similar languages + Knowledge and experience with machine learning techniques, including deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow or Jax + Passionate about creating extraordinary products built on machine learning and AI **Preferred Qualifications** + MS or PhD or equivalent experience with a machine learning (engineering) focus + Scientific publication(s) in a relevant machine learning field + Deployment and development of real-world, large-scale, user-facing MT or LLM systems. **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. 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