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Apple · 1 week ago

AIML - Applied ML Research Scientist, Accessibility

positionPittsburgh, PA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$140K/yr - $258K/yr

Apple is seeking an Applied Machine Learning Research Scientist to join their Accessibility efforts on the Human-Centered Machine Intelligence (HCMI) team. The role involves tackling significant research challenges and collaborating with teams to create technologies that enhance accessibility for users with disabilities.

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
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Responsibilities

Tackle significant technical and human-centered research challenges
Collaborate with partner teams across Apple to ship products
Shape the field of human-centered AIML via external publication and engagement
Design, study, and build intelligent interactive technologies that enable people of all abilities to use Apple technology

Qualification

Machine LearningHuman Computer InteractionComputer VisionMulti-modal ModelingAccessibility ResearchData CollectionHuman-centered EvaluationWriting SkillsPresentation Skills

Required

PhD in Machine Learning, Human Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or related field
Experienced researcher in areas of machine learning, including computer vision or multi-modal modeling
Publication and research record commensurate with seniority
Proven history of turning research contributions into tools, guidelines, or products either commercially or as open source, or strong potential to do so

Preferred

Experience designing machine learning models for sign language
Experience conducting research in Accessibility (e.g., sign language, atypical speech, visual accessibility, or other topics)
Experience doing data collection or data curation (e.g., developing data or annotation protocols)
Experience with human-centered evaluation methods (e.g., developing user study protocols or running studies)
Experience developing and shipping products that use machine learning
Strong writing and presentation skills

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
web-link
https://www.apple.com

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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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