• Experience in natural language processing, machine learning or deep learning
• Mastery of one of following languages: Python Go Java C++, demonstrating strong background in algorithms and data structures
• Excellent interpersonal skills ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Excellent knowledge and good practical skills in major machine learning algorithms

As a member of our fast-paced group you’ll have the unique and rewarding opportunity to shape upcoming products from Apple. Our team includes a diversity of backgrounds from applied scientists with a focus in NLP to experienced distributed systems engineers. As such we are looking for candidates with applied machine learning experience and some engineering skills. This role will have the following responsibilities: - Analyzing search ranking and relevance requirements issues and opportunities - Utilizing PyTorch for training deep learning models - Understanding product requirements then translating them into modeling tasks and engineering tasks - Building machine-learned models for search relevance ranking query understanding and questioning - Publishing and present in several top NLP conferences like EMNLP and NAACL

BS in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience. Masters/PhD preferred.

• 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 $115,000 and $177,000, 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.
  
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