Apple · 2 months ago
Senior ML Software Engineer - Apple Watch
Cupertino, California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$181K/yr - $272K/yrApple is a company known for its innovative products and services. They are seeking a Senior ML Software Engineer to develop machine learning-driven features for Apple Watch, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create impactful user experiences.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize ML algorithms leveraging multimodal sensor data — like motion and audio — to detect user activities and contextual situations that enhance our understanding of real-world behavior
Integrate and deploy ML models on-device, building power-efficient frameworks that encapsulate models, interface seamlessly with sensors, and communicate effectively with UX layers
Drive innovation from concept to deployment, ensuring promising research ideas evolve into high-impact, user-facing features
Design and implement tools, analytics, and processes to perform in-depth, hands-on analysis for validating and quantifying algorithm performance both offline and on-device
Qualification
Required
M.S. or Ph.D. in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field
Solid knowledge of machine learning methods, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling using time-series data
Strong Python skills with experience writing production-quality code and working with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
Experience with Swift or Objective-C and developing on Apple platforms
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with ability to work independently or in small teams
Preferred
Proficient in the full ML development cycle: data collection, model training and optimization, defining metrics, evaluation, performing failure analysis, and model deployment to resource constrained devices
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
Founded in 1976
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.67BKey Investors
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2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
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2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Tim Cook
CEO
Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering
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