Apple · 1 day ago
AIML - ML Researcher in Foundation Models, Responsible AI
Cupertino, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$147K/yr - $272K/yrApple is a leading technology company focused on innovative technologies and methodologies in machine learning. They are seeking a tech lead with a strong track record in Applied Research to lead the research and application of responsible machine learning methods for their products.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Define and deliver responsible machine learning technologies
Develop methods and frameworks to train and evaluate foundation models with responsibility and safety in mind
Research and advance safety alignment and model robustness methods for foundation models
Research and develop mitigations and safeguards to ensure safe deployment of LLM’s in Apple products
Advocate for scientific and engineering excellence: You will contribute to the architecture and high-level structure of Apple's AI-powered platform and features
Work multi-functionally on a diverse set of challenging problems and collaborate with extraordinary software engineers, machine learning engineers, and researchers to impact the future of Apple products
Work closely with product and partner teams to drive requirement definition, technical quality of deliverables, and execution
Qualification
Required
Strong research or product deployment record in areas related to responsible AI, with publications in top ML venues (e.g., ACL, CHI, CVPR, EMNLP, FAccT, ICML, Interspeech, NeurIPS, UIST, etc.)
Strong research fundamentals, machine learning principles, and development methodologies around LLMs, foundation models, and diffusion models
Proficient programming skills in Python and deep learning toolkits (e.g. JAX, PyTorch, Tensorflow)
Work with highly-sensitive content with exposure to offensive and controversial content
Preferred
BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related fields or an equivalent qualification acquired through other avenues
Experience with LLM training and safety alignment
Strong organizational and operational skills working with large, multi-functional, and diverse teams
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
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.67BKey Investors
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2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M
2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Tim Cook
CEO
Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering
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