Applied Research Engineer, Apple Media Products

Applied Research Engineer, Apple Media ProductsSanta Clara Valley (Cupertino),California,United StatesSoftware and Services

Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms and Information Retrieval Systems

Proficiency in Java or another OO language

Scalable data structures, algorithms, and OO software design and implementation skills

Experience working with parallel processing technologies such as MapReduce and Hadoop

Knowledge of Lucene/SOLR internals or other Information Retrieval systems

Strong written and oral communication skills

Know your way around a Unix command line environment

DescriptionYou will be responsible for feature engineering and model building for search ranking, query understanding, and improving recall and precision of search results. You will use big data technology to baseline and prioritize content discovery features. You will ensure successful deployment of features and ranking models in production, A/B testing etc. You will work in collaboration with other world-class engineers, researchers, and statisticians to ensure the features and models are functioning at or above expected performance levels. This team writes software for state of the art search and you will be part of bringing the latest in search and discovery ideas to production at a large scale. If you want to craft new ways for customers all over the world to discover content in a rapidly growing catalogue on a range of devices and platforms, this is the place to be.Education & ExperienceBS in Computer Science or related discipline or equivalent experience, MS or PhD preferred.Additional RequirementsApple FooterApple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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 at https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migratedfiles/employers/eeocselfprintposter.pdf (Opens in a new window) at https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migratedfiles/employers/eeocselfprintposter.pdf .Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor. at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/PayTransparencyNondiscrimination.html Learn more at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/PayTransparencyNondiscrimination.html (Opens in a new window) at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/PayTransparencyNondiscrimination.html .Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you’re applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance at https://sfgov.org/olse/sites/default/files/Document/FCO%20Poster%20Set%20All%20Languages%2010%2001%2018.pdf guidelines at https://sfgov.org/olse/sites/default/files/Document/FCO%20Poster%20Set%20All%20Languages%2010%2001%2018.pdf (opens in a new window) at https://sfgov.org/olse/sites/default/files/Document/FCO%20Poster%20Set%20All%20Languages%2010%2001%2018.pdf applicable in your area.Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program at https://www.apple.com/jobs/pdf/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf (Opens in a new window) at https://www.apple.com/jobs/pdf/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf .Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy at https://www.apple.com/jobs/us/accommodationdrugfree.html Learn more at https://www.apple.com/jobs/us/accommodationdrugfree.html (Opens in a new window) at https://www.apple.com/jobs/us/accommodationdrugfree.html .