ML Research Engineer — Computational Photography

Apple Inc.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cambridge is seeking a Machine Learning Research Engineer to advance imaging and camera software for iPhone devices.

You will design and prototype algorithms for image processing, computer vision, and ML-enabled photo editing, turning research ideas into deployable features. You will stay current with ML and vision advances, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and contribute to products used by millions of customers worldwide.

Qualifications

• Experience researching, developing, and implementing image processing and ML algorithms.
• Experience training and working with generative models.
• Strong coding skills - Python with ML frameworks like PyTorch.
• Experience productizing or publishing research in ML, image processing, or graphics.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve imaging and photo editing technologies.
• Prototype algorithms and integrate them into Apple products.
• Stay updated with ML, computer vision, and computational photography advances.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product impact.

Skills

Image processing

Machine learning

Generative models

Python

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PyTorch

C++

Objective-C

Job description

Apple Inc. in Cambridge is seeking a Machine Learning Research Engineer to advance imaging and camera software for iPhone devices.

You will design and prototype algorithms for image processing, computer vision, and ML-enabled photo editing, turning research ideas into deployable features. You will stay current with ML and vision advances, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and contribute to products used by millions of customers worldwide.