Apple · 2 months ago
Machine Learning Research Engineer (Computer Vision), SIML - ISE
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$147K/yr - $272K/yrApple is looking for a Machine Learning Research Engineer with a strong foundation in Machine Learning and Computer Vision to develop next generation multi-modal human sensing technologies. The role involves designing and developing models for multimodal perception and reasoning, collaborating with expert researchers to explore new techniques and translate product needs into impactful ML solutions.
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Responsibilities
Contribute to the development and adaptation of AI/ML models for multimodal perception and reasoning
Innovate robust algorithms that integrate visual and language data for comprehensive understanding
Collaborate closely with multi-functional teams to translate product requirements into effective ML solutions
Conduct hands-on experimentation, model training, and performance analysis
Communicate research outcomes effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders, providing actionable insights
Stay current with emerging methods in VLMs, MLLMs, and related areas
Qualification
Required
Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or related field; or relevant proven experience
Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch
Practical experience with training and evaluating neural networks
Familiarity with multimodal learning, vision-language models, or large language models
Strong problem solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative, product-focused environment
Ability to communicate technical results clearly and concisely
Preferred
Proven track record of research contributions demonstrated through publications in top-tier conferences and journals
Background in multi-modal reasoning, VLM, and MLLM research with impactful software projects
Solid understanding of natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision fundamentals
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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Founded in 1976
10001+ employees
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Funding
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CEO
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