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Applied Machine Learning Researcher - Multimodal Foundation Models

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Sunnyvale, California, United States

3d ago
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Job Description

Description

Description
This position requires a highly motivated person who wants to help us bridge the gap between research advances and practical applications in generative AI and multimodal foundation models. You will be responsible for evaluating and adapting emerging research, conducting applied research experiments, and working with engineering teams to transform promising approaches into robust solutions, taking into account future hardware design and product needs. In addition, you will have an opportunity to engage and collaborate with several teams across Apple to deliver the best products.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
  • Experience in deep learning with demonstrated work in at least one area of 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 rapid prototyping, reproduction, and validation of research ideas
  • Ability to work in a collaborative environment
  • Ability to communicate the results of analyses in a clear and effective manner
  • BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience.

Key Qualifications

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's or PhD, or equivalent practical experience, in Computer Science, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, or related technical field.
  • Track record of translating research into practical applications either through published work or industry experience.
  • Deep expertise in multimodal foundation models, with a focus on practical applications.
  • Strong applied research experience in at least one major area of model development (data curation, pre-training, fine-tuning, alignment, or evaluation), particularly as it applies to multimodal systems.
  • Experience with large-scale training pipelines, including working with large datasets and scaling models across distributed systems.
  • Experience bridging research ideas with production constraints.

Education & Experience

Education & Experience

Additional Requirements

Additional Requirements

Pay & Benefits

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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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.

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