As part of Apple’s Machine Learning Research organization, we do world-class scientific research and build the technologies that will power future products at Apple. The ML Research Team does world-class research and development across a wide range of domains including understanding and improving ML, addressing bias and fairness in algorithms, privacy and federated learning, embodied and interactive ML systems, and more. The techniques and tools we create will impact ML solutions across Apple, which in turn power most of the features we deliver to billions of consumers worldwide. We are looking for highly motivated, result-oriented engineers with a strong background in ML engineering and software development to join our team. In this position, you will work with researchers across the Machine Learning Research group to build scalable, distributed training and research pipelines from scratch in the latest and greatest generative models, sequence processing (video, text and speech), federated learning and privacy.

Key Qualifications
• Expert in Python programming, including https://github.com/rougier/numpy-100
• Expert in at least one ML framework (PyTorch preferred but tensorflow or jax are ok as well)
• Hands-on experience in implementing ML models and pipelines from scratch
• Experience with open-source projects and collaborative software development
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience and passion to circumvent unexpected roadblocks
• Experience with CUDA programming, and/or High-Performance Computing and/or distributed computing is a plus
• Past research experience is a plus

Description
Work with researchers on the team to build high-performance and scalable software addressing novel ML research algorithms. Apply solid software engineering skills, leverage experience to deal with the unexpected, explore research software solutions and pave the way to future Machine Learning toolboxes. Be part of a small team dedicated to advancing ML algorithms and techniques - Is this you? If so we'd love to hear from you.

Education & Experience
M.S. or PhD in Computer Science (or related fields) or related fields or equivalent experience

Additional Requirements
• a public github profile with some examples of prior contributions (preferable)

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 $138,900.00 and $256,500.00, 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.