Apple · 2 months ago
Technical Lead - Applied AI Research, Agent Models
Cupertino, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$198K/yr - $298K/yr
5+ years expApple is at the forefront of redefining how people interact with their devices, and they are seeking a Technical Lead for Applied AI Research focused on Agent Models. In this high-impact role, you will drive the design, development, and delivery of large language models that power Siri, collaborating with researchers and engineers to move innovations from prototype to production.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
This position emphasizes technical leadership through action, innovation, and influence. You will play a key role in defining technical direction and mentoring engineers, with opportunities to grow into broader leadership responsibilities over time.Our team values rapid iteration and delivering impactful results. The ideal candidate will have a passion for applied research, strong modeling expertise, good software engineering skills and a desire to get things done
Qualification
Required
Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning Engineering or equivalent professional experience
5+ years of hands-on industry experience and a proven track record of shipping ML-powered products or features, ideally involving LLMs. Extensive experience with the ML development loop, with expertise in model architectures, data curation, training policies and evaluation
Deep expertise in LLM post-training methods, including supervised fine-tuning, preference optimization methods and reward modeling
Proficiency in Python and one of the deep learning frameworks (such as PyTorch, JAX, or TensorFlow)
Excellent communication: strong interpersonal, verbal and written skills
Preferred
Experience developing small LLMs for constrained or edge devices
Deep understanding of model efficiency and deployment trade-offs in production environments
Experience with multi-modal foundation models that integrate text, visual, and audio
Experience developing AI agents capable of complex reasoning, planning and tool use in diverse environments
Experience developing ML systems for natural language understanding or digital assistants
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.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$5.67BKey Investors
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2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
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Leadership Team
Tim Cook
CEO
Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering
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