Apple · 1 month ago
Applied Machine Learning Research Engineer - Multimodal for Human Understanding
Sunnyvale, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$147K/yr - $272K/yr
3+ years expApple is at the forefront of advancements in AI and machine learning, and they are seeking a highly motivated Applied Machine Learning Research Engineer to join their Video Computer Vision group. The role involves driving development in AI and computer vision, focusing on human understanding, and collaborating with experts to deliver innovative products.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Drive ground breaking development at the intersection of AI, generative modeling, and computer vision
Work across the full lifecycle—from foundational investigation to practical applications—designing, implementing, and evaluating novel algorithms and models
Focus on human understanding, including human motion, activities, and representation learning
Design, implement, evaluate and productize ML systems capable of human and activity understanding
Innovate, build, and ship products that reach millions of users worldwide
Collaborate with a diverse group of experts—research scientists, ML engineers, software engineers, data scientists, human-interface designers, and domain specialists
Qualification
Required
Strong experience developing machine learning models
Proficiency in Python and solid software engineering fundamentals
Experience with at least one deep learning framework (e.g., PyTorch, JAX, or equivalent)
Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, plus 3 years of relevant industry experience
Preferred
Hands-on experience training and deploying production-grade ML models
Experience developing multimodal LLMs or generative models
Production-level experience with a compiled language (e.g., Swift, C++)
Expertise in one or more areas: computer vision, machine learning, multimodal LLMs, Reinforcement Learning, Agentic AI
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on computer vision, machine learning, or multimodal systems
Demonstrated problem-solving ability, strong sense of ownership and product shipment
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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10001+ employees
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CEO
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SVP, Software Engineering
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