Language Engineer (swedish), Global Siri

Apple Apple · Big Tech · Barcelona, Spain · Machine Learning and AI

Language Engineer for Siri in Swedish, focusing on applying ML/NLP and LLMs to improve understanding and speaking of Swedish for Siri products. The role involves end-to-end user experience, data-driven analysis, implementing innovations, and working with LLM prompting and fine-tuning.

What you'd actually do

  1. teach Siri how to understand and speak new languages using machine learning (ML), natural language processing (NLP), and modern software development
  2. identify target areas and build up the technical understanding to create meaningful contributions
  3. design and structure innovations for global markets that process millions of requests a day
  4. implement them, iterating on a solution both independently as well as in a collaborative environment
  5. share your expertise and mentor others, while continuously learning from colleagues

Skills

Required

  • Native speaker fluency in Swedish and awareness of Swedish culture
  • Experienced in applying machine learning and NLP techniques to deliver products, with a solid understanding of ML concepts relevant to the Swedish language
  • Strong skills in object-oriented software design and programming, and experience with working on large code bases
  • Ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions to improve user experience for the Swedish market

Nice to have

  • Product-focused mindset with a strong emphasis on end-user experience
  • Collaborative mindset and adaptable attitude, thriving in fast-changing environments
  • Experience in LLM prompting and fine-tuning, in particular targeting specific internationalization challenges
  • Experience with training and evaluating Large Language Models (LLMs) and building scalable workflows leveraging them
  • Proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Python, Swift, Rust, C++, or Go
  • M.Sc. in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience

What the JD emphasized

  • Native speaker fluency in Swedish and awareness of Swedish culture
  • Experienced in applying machine learning and NLP techniques to deliver products
  • Experience in LLM prompting and fine-tuning
  • Experience with training and evaluating Large Language Models (LLMs) and building scalable workflows leveraging them

Other signals

  • production LLMs
  • ML/NLP
  • language models
  • user experience