Machine Learning Engineer - Speech
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on May 28, 2026. Apple scores B on the Alion truth index.
Play a part in shaping the future of human-computer interaction. Contribute to products that are redefining mobile computing and creating breakthrough technologies in conversational AI, speech recognition, and natural language understanding and generation.
Description
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Machine Learning Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will push the boundaries of on-device speech recognition and NLP, working across the full stack - from data pipelines and model training to optimization for Apple silicon. You'll collaborate with world-class researchers and engineers to ship technology that reaches hundreds of millions of users, while upholding Apple's unwavering commitment to privacy.
Minimum Qualifications
M.Sc. in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Deep understanding of Machine Learning fundamentals
Proficiency in Python and at least one deep learning framework (PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX)
3+ years of industry experience in deep learning through applied research roles
Hands-on experience with the full deep learning lifecycle at scale, including dataset curation, architecture design, distributed training, error analysis, and production deployment.
M.Sc. in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field
Advanced background and hands-on experience in speech technology (e.g., ASR, TTS, speaker recognition)
Background in NLP, including language modeling, text processing, and linguistic understanding
Experience training large models using both supervised and self-supervised methods
Track record of shipping ML features in a production environment