AIML - Machine Learning Researcher - Multimodal Agent

Apple Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 184,700 - 324,800; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Santa Clara is seeking an AIML - Machine Learning Researcher to advance multimodal agents with multimodal reasoning, tool use and visual understanding. You will design new architectures, explore training paradigms, and build autonomous task-execution capabilities for Apple devices and cloud services.

The role requires excellent applied ML, CV, multimodal LLM and agent training expertise with strong engineering skills. Base pay is a substantial range and relocation may be considered.

Qualifications

• PhD or MS with relevant experience in ML, CV or NLP
• Experience in building multimodal systems and agents
• Strong software engineering and research skills

Responsibilities

• Design architectures for multimodal foundation models for Apple Intelligence
• Develop agent capabilities for multimodal LLMs including tool use and visual reasoning
• Fine‑tune and evaluate domain-specific foundation models for Apple products
• Conduct applied research to translate academic advances into production‑ready technologies
• Translate product requirements into modeling and engineering tasks

Skills

ML & DL exposure

Multimodal reasoning

Agent training

Data analysis

Education

PhD, MS or equivalent

Tools

Python

Go

Java

C++

Job description

AIML - Machine Learning Researcher - Multimodal Agent

Santa Clara, California, United States Machine Learning and AI

The AIML Multimodal Foundation Model Team is pioneering next‑generation intelligent agent technologies that combine multimodal reasoning, tool‑use, and visual understanding. Our innovative features redefine how hundreds of millions of people utilize their computers and mobile devices for search and information retrieval. Our universal search engine powers search capabilities across a range of Apple products, including Siri, Spotlight, Safari, Messages, and Lookup. Additionally, we develop cutting‑edge generative AI technologies based on multimodal large language models to enable innovative features in both Apple’s devices and cloud‑based services. As a member of this team, you will design new architectures for multimodal agents, explore advanced training paradigms, and build robust agentic capabilities such as planning, grounding, tool‑use, and autonomous task execution. You will collaborate closely with researchers and engineers to bring cutting‑edge agent research into production, transforming Apple devices into intelligent partners that help users get things done.

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, multimodal LLM, and agent training experience and solid engineering skills. This role will have the following responsibilities:

• Developing state‑of‑the‑art multimodal foundation models for Apple Intelligence.
• Developing various agent capabilities for multimodal LLMs, including computer use agents, visual tool use, thinking with images, and multimodal web search.
• Developing, fine‑tuning, and evaluating domain specific foundation models for various tasks and applications in Apple’s AI powered products.
• Conducting applied research to transfer the 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, computer vision, or natural language processing
• Proficiency in one of following languages: Python, Go, Java, C++

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent data analytical skills
• Good interpersonal skills and team player
• PhD preferred

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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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 seek to promote 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.