Machine Learning Research Engineer, Audio R&D

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Machine Learning Research Engineer specialized in audio to develop cutting-edge model architectures for sound event detection and classification. The role involves work with cross-functional teams, patent creation, and optimization of ML models for practical applications. Candidates should possess strong programming skills and knowledge of audio technologies, along with a relevant advanced degree.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Reimbursement for education-related expenses

Possibility of bonuses or commission payments

Qualifications

• Knowledge of machine learning pipeline building.
• Experience in audio and speech applications preferred.
• Ability to optimize machine learning models for constraints.

Responsibilities

• Develop machine learning model architectures for audio-specific problems.
• Contribute to workflows by building pipelines and creating evaluation frameworks.
• Create intellectual property through patents and publications.

Skills

machine learning architecture design

programming skills in Python

programming skills in C

programming skills in C++

knowledge of audio technologies

Education

MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Machine Learning Research Engineer, Audio R&D

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

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Description

As part of the audio team, you will:Develop machine learning model architectures for solving various problems in audio, including sound event detection, scene classification and context understanding.Train, fine tune and compress models for productionContribute to the team’s workflows building pipelines, writing datasets, and creating evaluation frameworksParticipate in cross-functional teams developing features and shipping productsCreate intellectual property in the form of patents and publications

Minimum Qualifications

• Practical and theoretical knowledge of machine learning architecture design and training/testing methodologies.
• Experience building machine learning pipelines
• Excellent software architecture and programming skills in Python, C, C++
• Knowledge of audio technologies
• MS, in CS or EE, industry and research experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience in machine learning development, including audio and speech applications.
• Experience optimizing and compressing machine learning models for resource constrained platforms.
• Familiarity and experience with multimodal large language models (LLMs)
• Demonstrated innovation in machine learning (patents, publications)
• Fundamentals of audio and speech signal processing

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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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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