Apple · 9 hours ago
AIML - Machine Learning Research Engineer, Data and Machine Learning Innovation
Cupertino, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$147K/yr - $272K/yrApple is a technology company known for its innovative products and services, and they are seeking a Machine Learning Research Engineer to advance their Foundation Models. The role involves designing and building models, optimizing data pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver state-of-the-art model capabilities.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Modeling: design and build models, feature engineering that help achieve desired outcome in multiple modalities across pre-train, mid-train and post-train stages
Evaluation: be able to go deep and perform model & data analysis to hill climb on general as well as specific model capabilities
Optimization: implement scalable data pipelines, optimize models with data intelligence for performance and efficiency, and ensure they are production ready
Data: be obsessed with data quality, work with large amounts of data and build effective data processing steps that are proven to drive results
Learn and collaborate: work closely with software engineers, data scientists and program managers to understand complex user-facing feature challenges. Take part in to share frontier knowledge in the field and maintain high-quality engineering practices
Qualification
Required
Master or PhDs Degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science or a related field
Demonstrated proficiency in ML frameworks like PyTorch or Tensorflow
Proven track record in Deep Learning research or industry
Strong foundation in Computer Science and software engineering with excellent problem-solving & analytical skills
Demonstrated critical thinking and ability to drive clarity from ambiguity
Preferred
In-depth hands-on experience with transformer models and deep reinforcement learning
Familiarity with pre-training and fine-tuning multi-modal LLMs
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams as a good communicator with clear and concise, active listening and empathy skills
Self-motivated and curious, stay on top of the relevant frontier technologies
Have demonstrated creative and critical thinking with an innate drive to improve how things work
Have a high tolerance for ambiguity
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.
Founded in 1976
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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