SWE - Applied ML Engineer - Localisation & Release Engineering

Apple

3.7

(120)

Barcelona, Spain

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    Description

    As an Applied ML Engineer in the Software Localization team, you will join a phenomenal team of passionate engineers to design, implement and qualify localization features across a wide variety of Apple's products. We are looking for an exceptional candidate to help architect the future of localizing ML models and machine translation. Your role is to ensure Apple and third-party developers using Xcode can deliver world-class software products to millions of users around the world. Your duties include: - Leading the exploration and application of Large Language Models (LLMs) for performing translation tasks - Translating the latest research into high-quality systems and models that can be practically applied to further improve machine translation - Actively engaging in all aspects of model development, from ideation, training, experimentation to deployment - Collaborating with translation, localization quality, project management and engineering teams to develop and implement machine learning solutions - Developing and maintaining features, frameworks and tools to help facilitate the software translation process

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Experience with Machine Learning (ML), with a particular emphasis on Large Language Models (LLMs) and Natural Language Processing (NLP)

    • Strong programming skills in Python, C or C++, or other language

    Preferred Qualifications

    • BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or Machine Learning (or equivalent experience) Proven ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply cutting-edge research into consumer-oriented products

    • Comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience with fine-tuning approaches and training models

    • Experience adapting pre-trained LLMs for downstream tasks

    • Proficiency using open-source ML toolkits and frameworks (e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow, OpenNMT)

    Additional Requirements

      • Experience in software Localisation / internationalization
      • Familiarity with Localisation standards and technologies (Unicode, XLIFF, ICU, etc.)
      • Native-level foreign language skills in reading, writing and speaking
      • Experience in scripting languages (e.g. bash, Ruby, Perl)
      • Knowledge of Computational Linguistics
      • Published research in the field of Machine Learning or AI
      • Experience using Xcode to build software for Apple's platforms
      • Proficiency with Objective-C and Swift programming languages
      • Proficiency with Apple's development APIs (SwiftUI, Foundation, etc.)
      • Experience or curiosity in languages and culture
      • Comfortable working cross-functionally and cross-culturally

    Why you should apply for a job to Apple:

  • 66% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 66% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Company commitment that women earn the same as men performing similar work includes no salary history disclosure policy.
  • Apple University creates classes, seminars, and tools to help employees understand Apple’s culture, organization, and values.
  • Whether you donate time or money, Apple will match charitable contributions up to $10,000 a year.