Apple · 2 months ago
Embedded Machine Learning Engineer
Seattle, Washington, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$140K/yr - $258K/yr
3+ years expApple is seeking an Embedded Machine Learning Engineer to join its innovative iOS Robotics team within Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems (WTE). The role involves deploying efficient, low-power ML models onto embedded hardware to enhance intelligent experiences in robotics and intelligent systems.
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Responsibilities
Design and implement efficient ML inference pipelines on resource-constrained embedded hardware
Optimize neural network models (e.g., quantization, pruning) for performance, memory, and power on edge devices
Develop and integrate robust C/C++ low-level software for deploying ML models on microcontrollers, DSPs, and ML accelerators
Analyze and debug performance bottlenecks and power consumption across the hardware/software stack for ML workloads
Collaborate with ML researchers, hardware engineers, and platform teams to deliver high-quality, power-efficient edge AI solutions
Evaluate and recommend embedded platforms, toolchains, and ML frameworks for on-device intelligence applications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (3+ years experience) or Master's degree (2+ year experience) in CS, EE, or a related technical field
Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems development, including RTOS, microcontrollers, and low-level hardware interactions
Proven ability to optimize and deploy ML models for resource-constrained edge devices using techniques like - quantization/pruning and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow Lite, ONNX Runtime, Core ML)
Strong analytical and debugging skills to resolve performance bottlenecks across hardware, firmware, and ML inference
Preferred
Experience with ML inference hardware acceleration (DSPs, NPUs, ASICs)
Familiarity with diverse neural network architectures and training methodologies for efficient edge deployment
Knowledge of computer vision, NLP, or audio processing in an embedded/robotics context
Experience with embedded Linux or other RTOS in a production environment
Contributions to open-source embedded ML projects or relevant publications
Proficiency with Python for automation and data analysis
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
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