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Machine Learning Engineer

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Posted Sep 16, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
AI & Data Machine Learning Engineering
Salary
$150.4K – $225.3K/yr
Location
Cupertino, California, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Education
PhD

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About the role

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Summary

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish!

Our team is working toward a future where our devices are aware of us and our environment, they directly support our health and wellbeing, and they nudge us to be more thoughtful, present, and inspired human beings. We believe there is huge opportunity to improve lives and the world by understanding people, our activities, connections, and the environments we live in using sensing and machine learning on our devices.

Our team works with cross-functional partners across Apple to create high-impact features and new ways to interact on Apple Watch, home products, and new hardware. We prototype new experiences, develop and ship products, and publish our work. We are a creative, multi-disciplinary, optimistic, and collaborative team.

Come join us and build the future!

Description

The team you will join is responsible for creating the technologies that power new, innovative product features for Apple Watch, like DoubleTap, AssistiveTouch, Handwashing, and Raise to Speak. We are highly collaborative and partner with a variety of research and product teams across Apple to explore novel experiences and ship features.

We are looking for an ML engineer who is passionate about developing innovative product features that push the boundaries of sensing, machine learning, and human-computer interaction. You will work closely with designers, machine learning engineers, and software experts to turn vague, ambitious ideas into the next generation of sensing experiences for millions of Apple Watch users.

Your responsibilities will include:
* Train, evaluate, and debug deep learning models for complex tasks
* Guide new features from early prototypes to shipping products, communicating with peers to build requirements and track progress

Minimum Qualifications

M.S. or Ph.D. in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field; additional background in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is a plus
Strong Python skills with experience working with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
Hands-on experience developing predictive models using time-series and multimodal sensor data
Proficient in data collection, model training and optimization, defining metrics, and performing failure analysis
Great communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

Proven ability to design and build scalable modeling pipelines for data processing, training, and evaluation
Experience with signal processing techniques for ML applications

Pay & Benefits — Cupertino, California, United States

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 $225,300, 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

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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About the company

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Apple Inc. is a global technology company known for its innovative products and services, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, and Apple Watch. Founded in 1976, Apple has continuously pushed the boundaries of design and functionality, earning a reputation for high-quality consumer electronics and software solutions like iOS and macOS. With a strong commitment to user experience and privacy, Apple also leads in digital services, offering platforms such as the App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud. The company's focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility further enhances its standing as a leader in the technology sector.