Server ML Frameworks Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Apple’s Server ML Frameworks team in Intelligent System Experience works on enabling Apple Intelligence through high-performance, distributed inference of GenAI applications (such as LLMs) on Private Cloud Compute. You will get to work on custom-built server hardware that brings the power and security of Apple silicon to the data center. We are looking for a senior technical leader with strong technical background who is deeply passionate about building scalable, efficient, and production-grade solutions tailored for high-throughput GPU execution and to partner with software and hardware leaders to define Server Apple Intelligence roadmap.

As a senior technical leader on Apple's Server ML Frameworks team, you will set the technical direction and software architecture for the frameworks that power Apple Intelligence  will partner with teams across Apple to propose, develop, and evaluate features in new Apple Intelligence models; collaborate closely with our hardware organizations to influence the design of next-generation silicon; and help define the compute and programming models for future server architectures.

You will also grow and mentor a team of engineers, establish engineering best practices, and build the cross-functional relationships needed to deliver complex, multi-team initiatives.

• Adding optimized GPU compute kernels across Machine Learning, Image Processing, Linear Algebra and Computer Vision.
• Defining and implementing APIs in Metal Performance Shaders.
• Performing in-depth analysis, compiler and kernel level optimizations to ensure the best possible performance across hardware families.
• Partnering with Platform Architecture teams to define Apple GPU's compute hardware roadmap. Working with hardware team to analyze performance on future silicon
• Tune GPU-accelerated compute across products.

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 3–5 years of experience as a manager or technical leader
• Experience with GPU kernel development and optimization using compute programming models such as Metal, CUDA, or similar
• Experience with distributed training or inference techniques
• Strong system-level programming skills in C/C++, with a solid understanding of operating systems and computer architecture

• Track record in strategic leadership and decision-making
• Familiarity with Apple framework and API design patterns
• Experience with graph compilers such as CuTE, CuTile, Triton, OpenXLA or LLVM is a plus
• Good understanding of LLM and Diffusion based model architectures

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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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…