AIML - Staff ML Infrastructure Engineer, ML Platform & Technology - Pre-training Infrastructure
Apple · San Francisco Bay Area · Posted 2026-08-31
Job description
Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something! Minimum Qualifications: 6+ years of experience building or optimizing high-performance ML or distributed systems Proficient in Python or other relevant programming languages Strong understanding of distributed systems, parallel computing, and performance optimization Experience profiling and optimizing compute-, memory-, or communication-intensive workloads Ability to clearly communicate complex technical problems and collaborate with partners to develop solutions Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field Experience with accelerators such as TPU or GPU and understanding of accelerator architecture and performance characteristics Experience with JAX, XLA, PyTorch or other ML compiler/runtime stacks Experience developing or optimizing accelerator kernels using Pallas, Triton, CUDA, or similar technologies Experience optimizing large-scale foundation model training and distributed communication