Machine Learning Compiler Engineer
Machine Learning Compiler Engineer
**Sunnyvale, California, United States**
**Machine Learning and AI**
**Summary**
Posted: **Apr 23, 2025**
Role Number: **200599739**
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:
• Work with experienced engineers to support the development and optimization of compilers for Apple's Neural Engine Accelerator, focusing on deep learning inference performance, scalability, and power efficiency
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to assist in bringing new hardware silicon to market, ensuring basic compiler support for new features
• Assist in the design and implementation of compiler features, contributing to both technical improvements and alignment across the team
• Help define approaches to compiler architecture and optimizations, learning how to balance trade-offs between performance, energy efficiency, and hardware constraints
• Contribute to the performance optimization of AI workloads on Apple hardware, supporting the overall vision of the Apple Neural Engine team
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
+ Solid understanding of compiler concepts such as program analysis, intermediate representation (IR), and programming languages, particularly with MLIR and LLVM
+ Experience with compiler design, including front-end and middle-end optimizations, register allocation, and basic code generation
+ Proficiency in C++ and an eagerness to work with large, complex software systems
+ Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues in software development
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Experience in production software development or internships involving compiler or systems-level work
+ Familiarity with AI and machine learning concepts, particularly neural networks and deep learning frameworks
+ Knowledge of multi-threading, parallel computing, or distributed systems is a plus
+ Interest in optimizing compilers for specialized hardware like SoCs or GPUs, and/or an eagerness to learn
+ Familiarity with Just-in-Time (JIT) compilation techniques or dynamic optimization is a bonus
**Pay & Benefits**
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $121,900 and $183,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .
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Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.
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