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Applied Machine Learning Engineer - Localization

Apple· Software Localization
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Cupertino, California$150.4k - $277.6kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Applied ML Engineer focusing on localization and machine translation within Apple’s Software Localization team. Leads exploration and application of large language models (LLMs) and NLP/NMT to build next-generation ML tooling and end-user features for international locales, integrating research into practical, consumer-oriented localization solutions across Apple products and Xcode workflows.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualifications

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

Skills

Required:Large Language Models (LLMs)Natural Language Processing (NLP)Machine Translation (MT)Python
Nice to have:SwiftObjective-C

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
  • potential discretionary bonuses or commission payments
  • relocation assistance
  • Apple shareholder opportunities through discretionary employee stock programs
  • employee stock purchase plan
Last updated Sep 4, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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