Applied Research Engineer - Multimodal LLMs for Human Interaction jobs in United States
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Apple · 2 months ago

Applied Research Engineer - Multimodal LLMs for Human Interaction

positionSunnyvale, California, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$147K/yr - $272K/yr
date2+ years exp

Apple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products and commitment to quality. They are seeking a highly motivated and skilled senior Applied Research Engineer to conduct research and development on multimodal large language models, collaborating with multi-functional teams to translate research into practical applications.

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Responsibilities

Conduct research and development on multimodal large language models, focusing on exploring and utilizing diverse data modalities
Design, implement, and evaluate algorithms and models to enhance the performance and capabilities of our AI systems
Collaborate with multi-functional teams, including researchers, data scientists, and software engineers, to translate research into practical applications
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and computer vision, and apply this knowledge to drive innovation within the company

Qualification

Multimodal LLMsFoundation modelsComputer visionPythonDeep learning frameworksResearch skillsCollaborationProblem-solving

Required

Experience in developing, training/tuning foundation models and multimodal LLMs
Programming skills in Python
Master of Science and a minimum of 2 years of relevant industry experience

Preferred

PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on AI, machine learning, or computer vision
Expertise in one or more of: computer vision, NLP, multimodal fusion, Generative AI, Self-Supervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Agentic AI
Experience with at least one deep learning framework such as PyTorch, JAX, or similar
Publication record in relevant venues such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, ICCV, and ECCV
Experience in leading ML initiatives and a proven record of shipping products

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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Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
dateFounded in 1976
location
Cupertino, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.apple.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.67B
Key Investors
Berkshire HathawayMicrosoftSequoia Capital
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M
2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Tim Cook
CEO
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Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering

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