Senior ML Data Engineer, MLO
Core
Building high-quality datasets at scale for training ML and AI features across Apple products (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, AirPods), including generative models and visual recognition.
Role type
Senior IC ML Data Engineer
Builds
Production ML data pipelines, multimodal datasets, and synthetic data workflows for foundation models
Domain
Consumer electronics / Machine Learning Data Operations
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Data pipeline design and maintenance, multimodal data processing, data automation, synthetic data orchestration, technical roadmap leadership, cross-functional collaboration, mentoring engineers
Preferred skills
Petabyte-scale data processing, experience with Iceberg/BigQuery/Airflow/Spark, expertise in Python or Go, experience delivering datasets for foundation models
Technologies
Iceberg, BigQuery, Airflow, Spark, Python, Go
Responsibilities
Operate and maintain billion-scale multimodal data pipelines; automate workflows and build data tools for visualization and compliance; productionize synthetic data workflows; influence partner team roadmaps for infrastructure improvements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities