Apple

AI Engineer - Multimodal Intelligence

Apple$130K — $180K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, or related field.
  • 3+ years in Machine Learning, Computer Vision, or AI in academia or industry.
  • Experience in deep learning with multimodal systems (vision, language, video).
  • Proficient in Python and modern deep learning frameworks (PyTorch or JAX).
  • Experience with training and fine-tuning foundation models.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and explore capabilities of foundation models and agentic AI systems.
  • Collaborate across teams to shape technical direction from research to production.
  • Lead the research roadmap for multimodal foundation models and agentic AI opportunities.
  • Design and implement agentic systems and large-scale evaluation frameworks.
  • Transition research prototypes to production-grade technologies.

Benefits

  • Collaborative environment focused on cutting-edge AI research and engineering.
  • Opportunities for leadership in innovative AI projects.
  • Access to high-level technical resources and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Potential for significant impact on the future of multimodal AI systems.
Full Job Description
We are seeking highly motivated and skilled engineers to join our Human Intelligence team. The ideal candidates will have strong backgrounds in developing and exploring capabilities of foundation models and agentic AI systems that enable natural, proactive and personalized human interactions. You will be responsible for multimodal LLM development including training, fine-tuning, agentic AI, and reasoning systems. In this role, you will work on cutting-edge research and engineering problems, collaborating across teams and help shape the technical direction of multimodal and agentic AI systems from research to production. You will lead and contribute to the research roadmap for multimodal foundation models, identifying key opportunities for innovation in agentic AI and reasoning capabilities. You will design and implement agentic systems, and large-scale simulation and evaluation frameworks that can transition from research prototypes to production-grade technologies. Master's or equivalent practical experience, in Computer Science, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, or related technical field. 3+ years of relevant academic or industry experience in Machine Learning, Computer Vision, or Artificial Intelligence. Experience in deep learning with demonstrated work in multimodal systems (e.g. vision, language, video, etc.). Proficiency in Python and in a modern deep learning framework such as PyTorch or JAX. Experience with foundation models (language or multimodal), including training, fine-tuning, and deployment. Experience developing, training, and fine-tuning multimodal LLMs. Strong foundations in optimization, probability, and linear algebra as applied to machine learning and computer vision. PhD, or equivalent practical experience, in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, or a related technical field with a focus on AI, machine learning, or computer vision. Demonstrated expertise in developing, training, and fine-tuning multimodal LLMs at scale and developing industry scale agentic products. Proven track record of technical leadership, including architecting complex ML systems and leading projects from conception to product deployment. Experience applying foundation models to build autonomous or semi-autonomous agents, including planning, task decomposition, and multi-step reasoning. Strong publication record in top-tier venues such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, COLM, etc. Experience with large-scale distributed training and model parallelism. Strong communication skills and ability to present research findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

About Apple

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

Apple Careers

Join Apple, a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Our ever-expanding global team is at the forefront of innovation and leadership in the tech industry. At Apple, we're not just building products—we're crafting the kind of wonder that revolutionizes entire industries. It's the diversity of our people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Work You’ll Do Embark on a journey with Apple’s market-leading team to help some of the world’s most influential companies navigate their path to digital mastery with cutting-edge technology and services. Transform industries and touch lives with your unique ideas at Apple. Here, you’ll lead through a unique position at the intersection of technology, creativity, and robust industry expertise. Collaborate with a global team of professionals who are at the top of their game in technology and design. Apple isn’t just a company, it’s a community of innovators and passionate thinkers. Introducing the Apple Innovation and Leadership Initiative We are building a market-leading team to drive our efforts in delivering groundbreaking solutions and services. At Apple, job opportunities are abundant, offering you the chance to explore diverse roles from engineering to marketing, all designed to empower your career growth. Do Innovative Work Join the largest group of creative and technical experts in the world—professionals dedicated to redefining what’s possible through technology and innovation. Deliver targeted solutions through a depth and breadth of expertise that’s unmatched, driving forward our commitment to excellence and leadership in every project we undertake. Be Part of a Great Team Engage in a wide range of projects utilizing Apple’s technology and resources. Harness the unparalleled capabilities, global scale, and joint solution development that only Apple can offer. Future-Proof Your Career Advance your career with limitless opportunities at Apple. Go as far as your ambition takes you with unmatched training, development, and certification support. Explore Discover how Apple is leading the way in tech innovation: [With iOS] Businesses can streamline operations and enhance customer interactions... READ MORE Smart home technology integration that sets the standard for convenience and security... READ MORE The Apple Experience Our combined service capabilities, global scale, and joint solution development help clients overcome challenges and lead transformation in their industries. Clients worldwide look to Apple for new strategies and solutions that drive growth and innovation in the digital era. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players. Whether you’re seeking a professional role, an internship, or a leadership position, Apple offers a variety of employment opportunities. SEARCH APPLE JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. See what exciting and rewarding opportunities await at Apple, a company committed to diversity, innovation, and leadership. Explore job opportunities, employment benefits, and the culture of growth and innovation at Apple. Prepare your resume, hone your interview skills, and ready yourself for a career at one of the most prestigious companies in the world. Join us in pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
Learn more about Apple
Size
154,000 employees
Market Cap
$2,074.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Apple

More Consumer Technology Jobs

Find similar AI Engineer - Multimodal Intelligence jobs: