Machine Learning Researcher

Apple; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Singapore is hiring a researcher with a strong technical background in image/video generation and editing. This role involves developing and fine-tuning foundational multimodal models, translating product requirements, and conducting innovative research. Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent experience and proficiency in deep learning frameworks. Ideal for those passionate about advancing AI technologies.

Qualifications

• PhD, MS or equivalent experience.
• Experience in machine learning, deep learning and statistical modeling.
• Experience in developing models for computer vision tasks.
• Experience in image generation models, such as VAE, GAN, and diffusion models.
• Proficiency in a deep learning framework.

Responsibilities

• Develop foundational image generation and editing models.
• Evaluate domain-specific models for various tasks.
• Conduct innovative research in generative AI.
• Translate product requirements into modeling tasks.

Skills

Machine learning

Computer vision

Deep learning

Statistical modeling

Model evaluation

Education

PhD or equivalent experience

Tools

PyTorch

Jax

Tensorflow

Python

Go

Java

C++

Job description

Summary

We are hiring a researcher with a strong technical background in Image/Video generation and editing, as well as Multimodal Foundation Models. You will play a critical role in the research and development of multimodal foundation models for image/video/3D generation, editing, animation, and many more. As a member of the team, you will have the opportunity to develop fundamental model capabilities, collaborate with team members with diverse backgrounds to work on ambitious projects, and collaborate broadly across Apple with world‑class engineers and researchers to advance our products and delight millions of users.

Description

As a member of our fast‑paced group, you’ll have the unique and rewarding opportunity to shape upcoming products from Apple. We are looking for people with excellent applied machine learning, computer vision/graphics experience, and solid engineering skills in creating outstanding model capabilities and product features. This role will have the following responsibilities:

• Developing, fine‑tuning, and evaluating foundational image generation and image editing models, as well as unified multimodal foundation models capable of both visual understanding and generation.
• Developing, fine‑tuning, and evaluating domain‑specific image generation and editing models for various tasks and applications in Apple’s AI‑powered products.
• Conducting innovative research and transferring pioneering research in generative AI to production‑ready technologies.
• Understanding product requirements, translating them into modeling tasks and engineering tasks.

Minimum qualifications

• PhD, MS or equivalent experience
• Experience in machine learning, deep learning and statistical modeling.
• Experience in developing models for computer vision tasks, such as object detection, visual question answering.
• Experience in image generation models, such as VAE, GAN, and diffusion models.
• Proficiency in one of the following deep learning frameworks: PyTorch, Jax, Tensorflow.
• Proficiency in one of the following languages: Python, Go, Java, C++.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in developing state‑of‑the‑art image generation/editing models.
• Good interpersonal skills and team player.