Applied Research Engineer/Scientist

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology seeks an Applied Research Engineer/Scientist in Cupertino to work on pioneering machine learning solutions. This role encompasses ML model design, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and innovative project development, contributing to Apple's AI and machine learning advancements.

Qualifications

• Experience in hands-on machine learning product development.
• Strong programming skills with ML development experience.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to team members.

Responsibilities

• Implement ML models and infrastructure in collaboration with teams.
• Support data generation, curation, and evaluation efforts.
• Collaborate on integrating AI technologies into prototypes.

Skills

Machine Learning

Programming

Data Curation

AI Prototyping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Machine Learning or related technical field

Tools

Transformers

Job description

Applied Research Engineer/Scientist

**Cupertino, California, United States**

**Machine Learning and AI**

**Summary**

Posted: **May 30, 2025**

Role Number: **200606552**

Our team is seeking machine learning scientists and engineers to help build AI-driven products at Apple. This role focuses on ML development and implementation, working closely with hardware, software, and design teams across the company. You'll be joining a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and pushes the boundaries of AI and machine learning. Your work will contribute to how AI technologies are integrated across our product ecosystem.

**Description**

In this role, you will participate in the ML development lifecycle, working with cross-functional teams to bring innovative AI technologies into reality. You'll help design and implement ML models, work with ML tooling and infrastructure, support evaluation efforts, and implement model inference solutions.

The team values rapid iteration, based on bringing models into reality so stakeholders can understand cutting-edge technology and research. You'll collaborate with hardware, software, and design teams across Apple, helping to implement engineering solutions ready for product development.

This opportunity allows you to work on innovative projects that enhance user experiences and technological capabilities. You'll be part of a collaborative environment that explores new possibilities with AI and machine learning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implement ML models and infrastructure in partnership with designers, software/hardware engineers, and R&D teams
- Support data generation, curation, and evaluation efforts for ML systems
- Help develop model inference solutions
- Prototype AI solutions that solve real-world problems
- Communicate technical concepts to diverse team members
- Assist in translating research innovations into practical implementations
- Collaborate with teams across Apple to implement AI technology into prototypes

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

+ Experience with machine learning through hands-on work in product development, prototyping, or research environments

+ Strong programming skills with experience in machine learning development

+ Understanding of transformer-based models

+ Ability to communicate technical concepts to team members

+ Experience with prototyping in ML/AI contexts

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Knowledge of large language models (LLMs) and multi-modal foundation models

+ Experience with pre-training, fine-tuning, or performance optimization

+ Familiarity with AI systems capable of reasoning and task execution

+ Creativity and curiosity about applying AI capabilities to product experiences

+ Ability to implement research innovations into practical applications

+ Good collaborative skills and effective communication

This posting is not for a specific job opening and by submitting your resume you are expressing interest in being contacted about this type of role at Apple in the future.

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