LLM Machine Learning Research Engineer, Model Optimization & Algorithms Development

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* ** Summary*
* The Apple Intelligence Model Optimization and Algorithms Development team brings innovative AI research into Apple products.

** Description*
* We are looking for strong Machine Learning Applied Scientists and Research Engineers to build ground breaking server-based and on-device large machine learning capabilities and emerging innovations. We are part of a collaborative group of software developers and deep learning experts working in the area of neural network optimization and related algorithms. Successful candidates will have a strong software engineering background, zero-to-one machine learning development experience, and broad expertise in machine learning model optimization (quality optimization, performance optimization, etc).

** Minimum Qualifications*
* + Proven ability to define goals and deliver results when faced with uncertainty and real-world constraints in AI product development

+ Experience on developing/optimizing/training large language models (LLMs), or large computer vision models, or generative AI models

+ Python coding and general purpose system admin and infrastructure management abilities

+ History of applied research in neural network model optimization or training or a related area application

+ Proven track record to drive scientific investigations and experiments and overcome obstacles and uncertainty in a research environment

+ BS degree and 5+ years of experience, MSc and 3+ years of experience, or PhD and 1+ year of experience

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Publication record at top AI/ML venues

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Experience with network optimization algorithms, e.g. quantization and compression, sparsification, knowledge distillation, or NAS

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Experience with languages such as C/C++, Java, Go, Swift, Rust, or Obj-C.

+  Infrastructure management and debugging experience

+  Experimental rigor when training/evaluating DNNs for the purpose of benchmarking neural network optimization algorithms

+  Strong communication and accountability skills; hard-working, strong work ethic, and collaboration abilities

+  PhD in related field

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