Senior Machine Learning Engineer – Ads Predictions
Core
Building core machine learning models for ad predictions and monetization across Apple's App Store and News platforms.
Role type
Senior IC machine learning engineer (ads predictions)
Builds
Production ML models for user interaction prediction, CTR/CVR optimization, and retrieval systems
Domain
Ad tech, large-scale information retrieval, deep learning
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Neural network architectures (Transformers, DNNs, RNNs), reinforcement learning, bandit-based optimization, large-scale data pipelines, A/B testing infrastructure, Python, SQL/Scala/Java
Preferred skills
Information retrieval (query-document matching, embedding-based ranking, learning-to-rank), LLMs, representation learning
Technologies
TensorFlow, PyTorch
Responsibilities
Design and implement ML models for user interaction, CTR, and CVR prediction; Develop and optimize retrieval algorithms; Contribute to deep neural networks, contextual bandits, and multi-task learning; Work with large-scale datasets to improve model accuracy; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scale models to production; Design and run large-scale experiments to validate model architectures
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC

