AIML - Research Engineer/Scientist - Special Projects

Cupertino, California, United States
Software and Services

Summary

Posted:
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200577793
At Apple, we strive to make great products that empower people and improve their lives. We believe recent breakthroughs in AI/ML have the potential to unlock new experiences that were never possible before, and are looking for a talented AI/ML research engineer/scientist to realize that mission by expanding the capabilities of Apple products and platforms.

Description

As a member of the team, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a small team of highly skilled engineers and scientists to bring new experiences to Apple products. This position requires a self-motivated engineer/scientist with strong technical and interpersonal skills to handle responsibilities including: • Converting abstract, high-level goals into concrete, measurable requirements • Proposing and evaluating different AI/ML technologies for their potential to achieve a given task • Collaborating with various stakeholders, including engineering orgs and designers to architect the best overall system

Minimum Qualifications

  • PhD or equivalent industry experience in Robotics, CS or related field
  • Strong grasp of AI/ML methods, both classical methods (e.g. decision trees) as well as more modern methods (e.g. LLMs)
  • Strong software development and coding expertise
  • Ability to break down large features and implement practical solutions
  • Curiosity about new technologies, flexibility, and openness to ambiguity

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with generative AI models, e.g. Transformers, LLMs, VLMs, VLAs, diffusion models, etc.
  • Experience with robotics data collection for training models
  • Experience shipping a complex AI system

Education & Experience

Additional Requirements

Pay & Benefits

  • Apple 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.