Machine Learning Engineer - Sensing & Connectivity

Apple Inc.; Cupertino, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Employee stock programs

Relocation

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino is seeking ML engineers to scope, design and implement models for Health and Fitness algorithms used across Apple Watch, iPhone and other products.

You will validate algorithms with synthetic and real data using generative AI, and collaborate with scientists, engineers, QA and project managers throughout the software lifecycle to ship features impacting millions of users daily.

Qualifications

• Strong background in ML/DL models, preferably with time series data.
• Strong proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Ph.D. or 5+ years in quantitative data science disciplines (statistics/biostatistics/epidemiology/computer science).

Responsibilities

• Scope, design and implement models for Health and Fitness algorithms for Apple Watch, iPhones and other products.
• Validate algorithms with synthetic data and real datasets using generative AI.
• Coordinate with scientists, engineers, QA and project managers across the software lifecycle to deliver secure, scalable features.

Skills

Time series ML

Python

PyTorch

Education

Ph.D. or 5+ years in quantitative data science

Tools

TensorFlow

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

The Applied Sensing & Health team has built innovative ways for users to improve their health and fitness. When you exercise and move with your devices, it’s the sensor fusion algorithms from the engineers and scientists on this team, that track human motion and provide interpretable insights. Join us to work with people who have expertise and passion to model human movement, ambient sensing, and more to have a positive impact in users’ lives. As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to develop state of the art multimodal fusion of sensors, shape and contribute to the intelligence of upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every single day.

Description

The Applied Sensing & Health team delivers Health and Fitness features for Apple Watch, iPhones and other Apple products. We are looking for ML engineers who care deeply about their craft to join us. The roles and responsibilities include scoping, designing and implementing models for Health and Fitness algorithms, validating algorithms with synthetic data flows and real datasets with generative AI, and coordinating closely with multi-disciplinary teams across the company. You will work with scientists, engineers, QA, and project managers throughout the software lifecycle in successfully delivering best-in‑class secure and scalable systems. Most importantly, you will help ship features that impact millions of users on a daily basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong background in developing machine learning and/or deep learning models, preferably with time series data.
• Strong proficiency in Python and ML frameworks e.g. PyTorch, Tensorflow

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D or 5+ years experience in quantitative data science discipline (statistics/biostatistics, epidemiology, computer science).
• You can form hypotheses, and can creatively apply different statistical approaches to the data in proving the hypotheses.
• You appreciate the computational and storage complexities that come with modeling using large datasets.
• You leverage distributed compute/storage models when the scale of data calls for it.
• You believe that the integrity of the tooling and pipelines are critical to coming up with high quality analyses, and are creative and disciplined about validation.
• You understand the role feedback plays in your growth, and how effective communication affords more feedback opportunities.

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

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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

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