AIML - Machine Learning Researcher, Machine Intelligence Neural Design (MIND)

Apple; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a highly motivated Machine Learning Researcher to join their dynamic team in Seattle. This exciting role focuses on advancing state-of-the-art reasoning and optimization techniques, pushing the boundaries of machine learning. Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. in Computer Science and a strong publication record in LLM reasoning and planning. You'll be working on cutting-edge LLM architectures, contributing to impactful projects that resonate within both the company and the research community. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Educational reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses or commission payments

Employee stock purchase plan

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Strong background in ML with hands-on software development experience.
• Quality publications in LLM Reasoning and Planning are essential.

Responsibilities

• Research and applied work in LLM reasoning and planning.
• Work on next-generation LLM and VLM architectures.

Skills

Machine Learning

Python

PyTorch

Large-scale model training

LLM reasoning

Performance optimization

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science or related fields

Tools

Jax

Job description

AIML - Machine Learning Researcher, Machine Intelligence Neural Design (MIND)

Seattle, Washington, United States Machine Learning and AI

Summary

Posted: Apr 03, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200578230

We are looking for a highly motivated, result-oriented team player with a strong background in ML and hands-on experience in software development to join our team. Our mission is to advance the state-of-art reasoning and optimization techniques for improved accuracy and efficient inference. Thus, the ideal candidate for this position is a researcher and engineer who will relentlessly push the existing boundary with out-of-box thinking and materialize the idea with the very details to impact both Apple partners and research communities.

Description

1. Research and applied work in LLM reasoning, planning, tool use, agentic LLMs, and related topics
2. Work on the next generation of LLM and VLM architectures and reasoning models

Minimum Qualifications

1. Ph.D. in CS or related fields
2. Quality publications in LLM Reasoning and Planning (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, etc)
3. Expert in PyTorch/Python programming
4. Experience with Large-scale model training/tuning

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience in tool use, agentic LLMs, RAG
2. Experience with processing multiple modalities (i.e., audio/vision) with Foundational Models.
3. Experience with efficient inference, HW/SW co-design, performance optimization
4. Experience with Jax programming
5. Understanding ML accelerations and architectures

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 $135,400 and $250,600, 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.

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.