Applied Machine Learning Engineer - Localization

The Software Localization team powers the tooling, features and processes used to create an exceptional localized experience for Apple's international customers. We are responsible for the Localization workflows in Xcode, framework-level Localization support, localized OS features, and internal Localization tools used for high quality Localization across all of Apple's products. We are in search of a creative, motivated, and passionate technical leader who has a robust understanding of large language models (LLMs), generative AI, Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Translation (MT). An ideal candidate has the ability to lead diverse cross-functional efforts to build the nextgeneration of ML tooling and end-user features for international locales. Strong engineering fundamentals and a passion for this area are required.

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.

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

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

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

Minimum Qualifications

MS in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or Machine Learning (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in software Localization / internationalization

Familiarity with Localization 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

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

Strong programming skills in Python, C or C++

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