Job Details

Machine Learning Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States

Machine Learning and AI

Summary

Posted: Jul 02, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200610349

Are you a fearless thinker who enjoys the challenge of advancing widely accepted technologies? In our telephony team, you will be responsible for bringing groundbreaking wireless connectivity to the world through Cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and more. You will apply machine learning to enhance technologies such as multilingual voicemail transcription, the application of Generative AI in wireless technology, and the use of reinforcement learning to select optimal connectivity on iOS.

You’ll design, develop, and patent the next generation of our state-of-the-art connectivity technologies. Additionally, you will collaborate across departments to help create machine learning-based wireless solutions that elevate the customer experience with Apple products and services. Our goal is to ensure that nothing hinders our customers' connections with their devices.

If you join us, you will help build world-renowned wireless systems that are so seamless they feel almost magical. Join our Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems team (WTE) and drive innovation that truly matters! We build and seamlessly integrate technologies that enrich people's lives and deliver the best possible user experience. If you are passionate about technology, we may have the perfect job for you!

Description

The Telephony Software team is seeking a ML Engineer to help us develop software for next-generation cellular technology. This role is highly collaborative, involving interaction with a variety of departments, including software development, AIML, QA, and project management. We are looking for a self-driven developer who can research, develop, troubleshoot issues, and work efficiently with teams of developers and test engineers across the iOS organization.

You will participate in all phases of the telephony software stack integration process, serving as a single point of contact for all aspects of our continuous integration system and overseeing how its outputs are tested before they are deployed on millions of customer devices. The ideal candidate will have a passion for building high-quality software efficiently utilizing machine learning, proven experience with continuous integration systems, automation, and testing, as well as hands-on development experience.

As a team member, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with specialists in the field to enable the development of AI-based telephony features for our customers. This position requires a proactive engineer with strong technical skills to take on responsibilities that include implementing AI-based telephony features, coding in Objective-C and C++, collaborating with cross-functional product teams, participating in architecture and code reviews, and building internal engineering tools as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.

• Strong experience in software and algorithm development.

• Proficient with programming in C++/ Objective C.

• Proficiency with Apple developer tools, GIT.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Networking stack, Telephony, Cellular / WiFi technology.

• Experience with Performance Profiling and Optimization techniques is a plus.

• Well versed with AI concepts and its application to solve technical problem.

• Comfortable with large codebases and practical solutions.

• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to work independently as well as in a team.

• Attention to the smallest details that are significant to customers.

• Expertise with root causing difficult issues in a complex system.

• Passionate and inquisitive, and seek to solve everyday problems in innovative ways.

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. The base pay range for this role is between $147,400 and $272,100, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: 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.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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