Apple

Machine Learning Research Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in ML research, including Ph.D. work
  • Proven track record in deep learning with publications in top ML/CV venues
  • Familiarity with latest ML and CV innovations, including GenAI techniques
  • Proficiency in Python with experience in ML tools like PyTorch or TensorFlow
  • Knowledge of deep learning principles and practices, including model design and training processes

Responsibilities

  • Research and develop ML-based video approaches for Apple products
  • Collaborate with team members to solve complex technical problems
  • Explore innovative solutions in the field of machine learning and computer vision
  • Implement deep learning models for video technology
  • Analyze and optimize algorithms for performance and accuracy

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment focused on cutting-edge technology
  • Opportunity to impact video experiences for billions of users
  • Engagement with innovative projects at the frontier of ML and computer vision
  • Possibility for career growth in a leading tech company
  • Access to resources and support for professional development
Full Job Description
Video is at the core of nearly all Apple products, and as an engineer on our team, you will research practical ML algorithms and build with us the next generation of video technology. We are looking for a highly ambitious individual, who will flourish working on technically meaningful problems at the frontier of machine learning - including computer vision, image and video generation, representation learning, and compression. Your work will redefine the video experience for billions of users.

Description

In this role you will work together with colleagues to develop ML-based video approaches for current and future Apple products. This position requires a highly self-directed individual, who is comfortable working at the cutting edge of research. Strong and analytical skills will be critical towards solving challenging problems in uncharted technical territories.

Minimum Qualifications

BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience

3+ years of hands-on experience in ML research, which can include Ph.D. work

Proven track record of success in deep learning, with publications in top ML/CV venues

Familiarity with the latest ML and CV innovations, including GenAI modeling techniques

Proficency in Python and Software skills in common ML tools such as PyTorch or TensorFlow

Knowledge of ML and specifically deep learning: principles, model prototyping and architecture design, training procedures, visualization and debugging methodology, objective function design, and so on

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. or Master's degree specializing in ML

Experience implementing custom ops in CUDA

Experience in designing practical ML implementations and having ML experience in industry

Experience with generative modeling, optical flow, perceptual quality, ML for video or data compression

Excellent written and oral communication skills

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

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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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