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Machine Learning Engineer - Speech
Herzliya, Tel Aviv District, IsraelMachine Learning and AI
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.
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.
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Work with unique, proprietary datasets - developing algorithms to process them and devising metrics to evaluate and improve quality
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Design and implement machine learning models spanning speech recognition and NLP domains
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Drive data quality insights and influence the design of our end-to-end system
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Conduct both cutting-edge research and product-oriented development
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Collaborate closely with researchers, engineers, and product teams to bring new capabilities to life
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M.Sc. in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
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Deep understanding of Machine Learning fundamentals
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Proficiency in Python and at least one deep learning framework (PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX)
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3+ years of industry experience in deep learning through applied research roles
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Hands-on experience with the full deep learning lifecycle at scale, including dataset curation, architecture design, distributed training, error analysis, and production deployment.
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M.Sc. in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
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Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field
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Advanced background and hands-on experience in speech technology (e.g., ASR, TTS, speaker recognition)
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Background in NLP, including language modeling, text processing, and linguistic understanding
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Experience training large models using both supervised and self-supervised methods
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Track record of shipping ML features in a production environment
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