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Machine Learning Compiler Engineer

Yesterday Sunnyvale, CA

At Apple, we're on the cutting edge of delivering transformative experiences through Artificial Intelligence. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of AI and hardware optimization, we want you to join our team! As a Machine Learning Compiler Engineer on the Apple Neural Engine (ANE) team, you'll work to bring high-performance, low-power AI solutions to life on iconic Apple products like the Vision Pro, iPhone, iPad, Mac, and more. This is a dynamic opportunity to work with us in a creative, collaborative environment while developing groundbreaking technologies that will shape the future of computing!

Are you ready to help us deliver the next groundbreaking Apple products?

Description

As a Machine Learning Compiler Engineer, you will:

• Architect and develop the compiler for Apple's proprietary Neural Engine Accelerator, optimizing it for deep learning inference with a focus on performance, scalability, and power efficiency

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware and platform architecture teams, to bring new hardware silicon to market and ensure compiler support for next-gen features

• Lead the design and implementation of complex compiler features, advancing both technical capabilities and strategic alignment across the team and company

• Play an instrumental role in defining new compiler architecture approaches and optimizations, balancing trade-offs between performance, energy efficiency, and hardware constraints

• Identify and drive initiatives that will improve the scalability and general performance of AI workloads on Apple hardware, contributing to the vision and roadmap of the Apple Neural Engine team

Preferred Qualifications

Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Demonstrated ability to ship high-quality production software

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions

Experience optimizing compilers for distributed, parallel, or heterogeneous execution environments, with a solid understanding of shared memory, synchronization, and multi-threading techniques

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Expertise in neural network inference on specialized SoCs or GPUs, and knowledge of deep learning frameworks and tools

Familiarity with Just-in-Time (JIT) compilation and dynamic optimization techniques for real-time code execution

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 3 years of relevant experience

Experience with program analysis and IR (Intermediate Representation), or programming language design, particularly with MLIR and LLVM

Proven expertise in compiler design and architecture, including deep experience with front-end and middle-end optimizations, register allocation, and back-end code generation

High-level proficiency in C++ and experience working with large, complex software systems

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

Client-provided location(s): Sunnyvale, CA
Job ID: apple-200595326-3956_rxr-658
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-11-10T19:05:23

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion

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