Applied LLM Research Engineer, Input Experience

Applied LLM Research Engineer, Input Experience

From our origins in iPhone keyboard input, the Input Experience NLP team has expanded our broad charter: enhancing the user experience with robust language understanding and personalized text composition, across all Apple platforms and languages. Generative AI is a transformative technology, and we are just beginning to harness its potential to help users digest information and express themselves more clearly. On our team, you will help build the future and shape its evolution.

Our work has been featured in multiple WWDC keynotes including Intelligent Input in 2023, Writing Tools, Summarization, Smart Reply as part of Apple Intelligence in 2024! Building on years of innovation in intelligent systems and on-device machine learning, we are now scaling efforts in bringing powerful foundation models directly into everyday workflows. We are looking for an Applied LLM Research Engineer to innovate and develop technology that brings powerful foundation models directly into everyday user workflows, across languages, writing styles, and personal context, in a privacy-preserving way.

You will build, run, and refine the training and evaluation pipelines that define our slice of Apple Intelligence, driving the experimentation and iteration that makes the user experience feel magical. You will join an ambitious, collaborative team in a unique position to bridge the gap between cutting-edge ML research and features used by millions. You will work closely with cross-functional partners in human interfaces, user studies, internationalization, and system integration.

You are not just developing technology; you are crafting experiences that feel like magic to the end user.

• PhD in CS/EE/Physics/Statistics/etc.; or Bachelor's or Master's in CS/EE/Physics/Statistics/etc combined with 2 years of relevant experience
• Strong foundations in ML & LLM, including core principles, techniques and practical applications
• Familiarity with post-training techniques such as SFT, RLHF, data synthesis, Parameter-Efficient Fine-Tuning
• Familiarity with training frameworks such as PyTorch, JAX, Tensor Flow, or equivalent

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. The base pay range for this role is between $150,400 and $277,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs.

Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including:
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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