Machine Learning Engineer – LLMs, Agent Systems, and Simulation Tooling, Siri Core Modeling
Apple· Siri / Apple AI
Hybrid (Cupertino, CA)$150.4k - $277.6kfull-timePosted 2w ago
About the role
Senior Machine Learning Engineer role within the Siri organization focused on designing scalable LLM reasoning, agent-based systems, and simulation tooling to power voice-first, multimodal assistant experiences across Apple platforms.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable simulation and evaluation frameworks for LLM-based agents
- Collaborate with ML researchers to translate novel reasoning approaches into production-grade systems
- Develop infrastructure for training and experimentation with agentic behaviors
- Integrate agent reasoning capabilities into client-side and backend environments
- Drive iteration speed by creating reliable tooling for experimentation, prototyping, and deployment
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related quantitative field, with 3+ years of relevant industry experience
- Strong skills in Python (preferred) and at least one other programming language
- Proven experience in ML engineering, including system design, training pipelines, and deployment workflows
- Deep understanding of agent-based simulation, agentic RAG systems, and LLM evaluation methodologies
- Ability to balance long-term platform vision with pragmatic short-term delivery in fast-paced environments
- Experience deploying LLM models in research or production contexts
- Knowledge of adaptive feedback loops, reinforcement learning, or interactive agent design
- Familiarity with client-backend integration for AI-driven applications
- MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field
Skills
Required:PythonLLM developmentAgent-based simulationSystem design and deployment pipelines
Nice to have:Client-backend integration
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- retirement benefits
- discounted products and free services
- reimbursement for certain educational expenses (tuition)
- discretionary bonuses or commission payments (potential)
- relocation assistance
- Apple Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- discretionary employee stock units (RSUs) program
Last updated Oct 9, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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