Machine Learning Engineer - Video Generation Models

Role Number: 200682734Team: Machine Learning and AILocation: San Diego Metro Area; San Francisco Bay AreaPosted: 2026-09-10SummaryWe are hiring a machine learning engineer with deep, hands-on experience training large generative models to help build our video generation models. You will work across pre-training, fine-tuning, and inference optimization, from designing the training recipe and running large distributed training jobs through making the resulting models efficient to run. As a member of the team, you will develop fundamental model capabilities and collaborate with engineers and researchers across Apple to advance our products.DescriptionAs a member of our fast-paced group, you'll have the unique and rewarding opportunity to shape upcoming products from Apple. We are looking for someone who has taken large generative models through the full lifecycle, from pre-training through fine-tuning and efficient inference, and can bring that depth to video, with the engineering skills to make that work reproducible and production-ready.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or relevant degree, and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experienceExperience with large-scale generative model training for video generationExperience running distributed training across multi-node GPU clustersStrong software engineering skills in Python, with proficiency in a modern deep learning framework such as PyTorch or JAXPreferred QualificationsMS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer EngineeringExperience with video generation architectures, including diffusion or autoregressive models, temporal consistency, and long-horizon generationExperience contributing to major foundation or base model pre-training efforts, including scaling laws and transferring training recipes across model and training scalesExperience with large-scale training operations, including parallelism strategies and diagnosing loss instability, divergence, or throughput regressionsExperience improving and adapting trained models, such as step distillation, few-step sampling, or quantization for inference efficiency, and supervised fine-tuning, preference optimization, or knowledge distillation for qualityAbility to work through ambiguity, collaborate across teams and disciplines, and communicate complex technical results clearlyPay & BenefitsAt 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 $142,300 and $263,300, 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 BenefitsNote: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.Pay & BenefitsAt 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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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 BenefitsNote: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.EEO StatementApple 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 applicantEEO StatementApple 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 applicantAccessibilityAt Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplaceLearn about reasonable accommodations for job applicantsAccessibilityAt Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplaceLearn about reasonable accommodations for job applicantsApplication DeadlineApple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.Application DeadlineApple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.