Machine Learning Engineer - Ads Predictions

Apple • New York City, NY

74d

About The Position

At Apple, we focus deeply on our customers' experience. Apple Ads brings this same approach to advertising, helping people find exactly what they're looking for and helping advertisers grow their businesses! Our technology powers ads and sponsorships across Apple Services, including the App Store, Apple News, and MLS Season Pass. Everything we do is designed for trust, connection, and impact: We respect user privacy, integrate advertising thoughtfully into the experience, and deliver value for advertisers of all sizes—from small app developers to big, global brands. Because when advertising is done right, it benefits everyone! We're looking for a highly skilled and motivated Machine Learning Engineer to join our Predictions group. We build the core machine learning models that power ad predictions and monetization across Apple's App Store and News platforms. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in machine learning, information retrieval, and large-scale modeling, and will thrive in a fast-paced, privacy-first environment.

Requirements

• MS or PhD, or equivalent experience, in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Information Retrieval, or a related field.
• Deep expertise in machine learning and information retrieval.
• Strong foundation in query-document matching, embedding-based ranking, and learning-to-rank algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Develop machine learning models that predict user interaction and optimize marketplace outcomes.
• Scale models across billions of queries.
• Explore and operationalize emerging techniques in Large Language Models (LLMs), Reinforcement Learning, and representation learning to advance Apple's ad prediction systems.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees