Apple

AIML - ML Researcher, Responsible AI

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

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in responsible AI research or product deployment with publications in top-tier conferences.
  • Strong foundation in machine learning principles and methodologies for LLMs and foundation models.
  • Deep understanding of human-centered design principles relevant to AI and HCI.
  • Experience handling sensitive and potentially controversial content responsibly.
  • A degree (BS, MS, or PhD) in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Exceptional organizational skills for coordinating across multi-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Define and deliver responsible machine learning technologies for Apple products.
  • Advance red teaming methods specifically for generative AI models.
  • Develop safeguards to ensure LLMs are safely deployed in Apple applications.
  • Create frameworks for evaluating the effectiveness of Apple’s AI-powered features.
  • Promote excellence in scientific research and engineering architecture for AI applications.
  • Collaborate closely across teams to determine product requirements and ensure high technical quality.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and multi-disciplinary work environment with leading researchers and engineers.
  • Opportunity to influence the development of cutting-edge AI technologies.
  • Focus on responsible AI practices and ethical considerations in technology deployment.
  • Engagement in complex, multi-functional problem-solving projects.
Full Job Description
Description

This role will be highly multifunctional. You will collaborate closely with top machine learning researchers and engineers, software engineers, and design teams to develop and deliver groundbreaking solutions for Apple products. We believe that the most exciting problems in machine learning research arise at the intersection of emerging technologies and real-world use cases. This is also where the most critical breakthroughs come from. As a researcher, you will:

- Define and deliver responsible machine learning technologies

- Research and advance red teaming methods for generative AI models

- Research and develop mitigations and safeguards to ensure safe deployment of LLM's in Apple products

- Develop methods and frameworks to evaluate our 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Strong research or product deployment record in areas related to responsible AI, with publications in top ML and HCI 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

Deep experience in human-centered research - you understand design fundamentals in Human-Centered AI, Responsible AI, Human-Computer Interaction, and related fields

Work with highly-sensitive content with exposure to offensive and controversial content

Preferred Qualifications

BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related fields or an equivalent qualification acquired through other avenues

Strong organizational and operational skills working with large, multi-functional, and diverse teams

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
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