AIML - Platform Solutions Architect - MLPT

$135,400 - $250,600/Yr

Apple - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Seattle, WA

10,001+ employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Solutions Architect for the Machine Learning Platform Technology (MLPT) team at Apple is responsible for translating the needs of machine learning engineers into effective and scalable technical solutions. This role involves collaborating with various teams to enhance model development pipelines and ensuring that technical solutions align with strategic business goals, ultimately delivering measurable business value.

Responsibilities

• Work with Apple's ML Engineers to understand their ML lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Machine Learning Platform teams and related service teams to gain a deep understanding of their current tools and service offerings, roadmaps, and target use cases.
• Partner with internal teams to improve their model development pipeline and leverage the right tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and recommend enhancements to machine learning service teams.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the machine learning industry.

Requirements

• 5 or more years of working experience as a solution architect or in related roles.
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing production-quality software solutions.
• Deep understanding of cloud computing, distributed systems, and data architectures.
• Knowledge of Machine Learning Accelerators like GPU, TPU, and frameworks like PyTorch and TensorFlow.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Hands-on experience with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java).
• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree (preferred) in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Effective Communication: Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Problem-Solving and Analysis: Strong analytical skills to identify, analyze, and resolve challenging technical issues.
• Adaptability and Initiative: Ability to adapt to changing environments and take ownership of tasks with self-motivation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Restricted stock unit awards
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition
• Discounted products and free services
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• Relocation assistance