LLM Research Engineer: Model Optimization and Algorithms Development

The Science Model Optimization and Algorithms Development team brings innovative AI research into Apple products.

Description

We are looking for strong ML applied scientists and engineers to build server-based and on-device large machine learning capabilities tailored for Apple Silicon. 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).

Preferred Qualifications

Publication record at top AI/ML venues

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

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Software engineering skills in Python 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

MS degree and 3+ years of proven experience

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