Machine Learning Engineer (Search)

Cupertino Until 9/21/2026 2+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

Apple Maps and the thousands of applications it empowers are being used by millions every single day! As a fundamental tool for human activity, Maps technology is evolving and new techniques are emerging. We are looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to join and play a big part in the next revolution of Maps; to enable users to find more things in innovative ways. On our team, you will have plenty of opportunities to build groundbreaking technologies using Machine Learning and Generative AI at scale to improve the search quality for Apple Maps.

Description

Apple Maps and the thousands of applications it empowers are being used by millions every single day! As a fundamental tool for human activity, Maps technology is evolving and new techniques are emerging. We are looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to join and play a big part in the next revolution of Maps; to enable users to find more things in innovative ways. On our team, you will have plenty of opportunities to build groundbreaking technologies using Machine Learning and Generative AI at scale to improve the search quality for Apple Maps.

Minimum Qualifications

MS in computer science or equivalent field with 2+ years of industry experience
Proven record in delivering end-user facing Machine Learning driven products
Strong programming experience in one or more of the following: Java, C++, Python
Knowledge and experience with one of Tensorflow/Pytorch/Jax frameworks.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - working independently and/or in small teams
Attention to detail, data accuracy and quality of output.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D in computer science or equivalent field with 2+ years of industry experience.
Expertise and experience in various facets of machine learning and natural language processing, such as classification, feature engineering, information extraction, clustering, semi-supervised learning, topic modeling and ranking
Practical understanding of the mathematics behind modern machine learning, linear algebra and statistics.
Good knowledge of big data processing, prior experience with Hadoop, Spark, Hive is highly desired.

About this role

Summary

Build and improve search quality for Apple Maps using machine learning and AI techniques.

Job title

Machine Learning Engineer (Search)

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

must be in Cupertino, remote not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

programming: Java, C++, Pythonmachine learningTensorflow, Pytorch, Jaxattention to detail

Preferred skills

natural language processingbig data: Hadoop, Spark, Hivemathematics: linear algebra, statistics

Specializations

machine learningnatural language processinggenerative AIsearch
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cupertino, CA, USA

On-site City