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Apple

SW ML Optimization Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

... internships, or research. Experience with profiling/performance analysis tools (e.g., Xcode ... performance optimization. Interest in (or exposure to) the deeper stack - drivers, firmware ...

Socket.dev

SW ML Optimization Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$180 - $240/hr

... internships, or research. * Experience with profiling/performance analysis tools (e.g., Xcode ... optimization. * Interest in (or exposure to) the deeper stack -- drivers, firmware, compilers, or ...

Apple

SW ML Optimization Engineer

Cupertino, CA

$129K - $225K/yr

You'll collaborate with engineers across Apple to design how all of our technologies work in unison ... internships, or research. Experience with profiling/performance analysis tools (e.g., Xcode ...

3M

Sr Industrial Engineer, Optimization

Maplewood, MN · Hybrid

$43.75 - $60/hr

Job Title Sr Industrial Engineer, Optimization Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World ... Provides guidance and training to interns, new hires and other engineers. Participates in and leads ...

3M

Sr Industrial Engineer, Optimization

Dekalb, IL · Hybrid

$42 - $57.50/hr

Job Title Sr Industrial Engineer, Optimization Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World ... Provides guidance and training to interns, new hires and other engineers. Participates in and leads ...

3M

Sr Industrial Engineer, Optimization

Dekalb, IL · On-site

$42 - $57.50/hr

Job Title Sr Industrial Engineer, Optimization Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World ... Provides guidance and training to interns, new hires and other engineers. Participates in and leads ...

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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship optimization engineer in the United States is $19.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Optimization Engineer vs Data Analyst Intern?

AspectInternship Optimization EngineerData Analyst Intern
Required CredentialsRelevant degree in engineering, data science, or related fields; some internships may require basic programming skillsDegree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, or related fields; basic data analysis skills needed
Work EnvironmentTech companies, e-commerce, or logistics firms focusing on process and system optimizationBusiness, finance, or tech companies analyzing data to support decision-making
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in industries emphasizing operational efficiency and system improvementsCommon in industries relying on data insights for strategic decisions

While both roles involve working with data and technical skills, the Internship Optimization Engineer focuses on improving operational processes and system performance, often requiring engineering or technical backgrounds. In contrast, Data Analyst Interns primarily analyze data sets to generate insights. Both roles are valuable entry points in tech and data-driven industries, but they serve different core functions.

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SW ML Optimization Engineer

Apple

Cupertino, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Apple rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 678 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 30 rated technology retailers

Job description

At Apple, our Platform Architecture group is responsible for connecting our hardware and software into one unified system. You'll collaborate with engineers across Apple to design how all of our technologies work in unison, drive development of our renowned system-on-a-chip architecture and develop forward-looking prototype systems and software.
Description
Our team is driving performance enhancements in application and system software and developing novel algorithms to deliver integrated, highly optimized solutions based on Apple Silicon.
In this role, you will analyze existing and new workloads to identify performance bottlenecks in the hardware and/or software. Working with your colleagues, you will address performance limitations and provide recommendations for Apple hardware and software improvements. In addition to working directly with developers, you will identify patterns of performance challenges on Apple silicon, emerging new usage models, and provide feedback to the silicon and software teams for potential improvements.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or a related quantitative field (or equivalent practical experience).
Experience with GPU or parallel programming-e.g., Metal, OpenCL, CUDA, or similar-through coursework, personal projects, internships, or research.
Experience with profiling/performance analysis tools (e.g., Xcode Instruments, VTune, Nsight Compute, or equivalent) and basic performance analysis concepts.
Development experience in Python, C or C++.
Preferred Qualifications
Solid foundation in mathematics, algorithms, and/or computer architecture fundamentals.
Experience writing or tuning compute kernels (e.g., GEMM, attention, or other numerically intensive routines).
Exposure to ML frameworks such as PyTorch, and to AI/ML, graphics, or HPC workloads and benchmarks.
Coursework or projects involving parallel computing, numerical methods, signal processing, or performance optimization.
Interest in (or exposure to) the deeper stack - drivers, firmware, compilers, or low-level libraries.
Interest in Apple Silicon and its frameworks (Metal, MLX, Core ML).
Curiosity about hardware/software co-design and a demonstrated drive to learn independently.
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.

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Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Cupertino, CA, US

Year founded

1976

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