Contract Apple Machine Learning Engineer Jobs in California

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We are seeking a highly capable and dynamic Machine Learning Engineer to work cross-functional in building out a GenAI system in support of Beats and Apple Audio products. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, is exceptionally organized, relentlessly detail-oriented, and an exceptional communicator at all levels of the organization.

• 3+ years experience in machine learning algorithms, software engineering, and data mining models with an emphasis on large language models (LLM) or large multimodal models (LMM).
• Masters in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Statistics, Operations Research, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Ability to travel internationally - up to 10%

• Proven experience in GenAI application building with agents and agentic workflows. Experience with LLM and LMM development and fine-tuning.
• Experience applying ML techniques in manufacturing, testing, or hardware optimization.
• Proficiency in using cutting-edge GenAI tools, i.e. Claude Code, Roo Code, etc.
• Familiarity with distributed computing, cloud infrastructure, and orchestration tools, such as Kubernetes, Apache Airflow (DAG), Docker, Conductor, Ray for LLM training and inference at scale.
• Hands-on experience with LangChain and LlamaIndex, enabling RAG applications and LLM orchestration.
• Ability to meaningfully present results of analyses in a clear and impactful manner, breaking down complex ML/LLM concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring teams.

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 $181,100 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.

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