AIML - Research Engineer/Scientist - Special Projects

Summary

Posted: Dec 3, 2024
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200577793

At Apple, we strive to make great products that empower people and improve their lives. We believe recent breakthroughs in AI/ML have the potential to unlock new experiences that were never possible before, and are looking for a talented AI/ML research engineer/scientist to realize that mission by expanding the capabilities of Apple products and platforms.

Description

As a member of the team, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a small team of highly skilled engineers and scientists to bring new experiences to Apple products. This position requires a self-motivated engineer/scientist with strong technical and interpersonal skills to handle responsibilities including: Converting abstract, high-level goals into concrete, measurable requirements Proposing and evaluating different AI/ML technologies for their potential to achieve a given task Collaborating with various stakeholders, including engineering orgs and designers to architect the best overall system

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent industry experience in Robotics, CS or related field
• Strong grasp of AI/ML methods, both classical methods (e.g. decision trees) as well as more modern methods (e.g. LLMs)
• Strong software development and coding expertise
• Ability to break down large features and implement practical solutions
• Curiosity about new technologies, flexibility, and openness to ambiguity

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with generative AI models, e.g. Transformers, LLMs, VLMs, VLAs, diffusion models, etc.
• Experience with robotics data collection for training models
• Experience shipping a complex AI system

Pay & Benefits

• At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $175,800 and $312,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
  
  Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
  
  Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
  

• Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.