Research Scientist/ Engineer - Photorealism

Apple, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and services

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses or commissions

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA, seeks research scientists and engineers to drive breakthroughs in machine learning, computer vision, and graphics.

You will collaborate with world-class researchers and engineers, contributing to innovations that power Apple’s ecosystem and are published in top journals and conferences. The role emphasizes image/video synthesis, 3D reconstruction, and neural rendering, with cross-team collaboration to push the frontiers of AI while delivering practical impact

Qualifications

• Publication record in top ML/CV conferences (e.g., CVPR, NeurIPS, ICCV).
• Experience building complete prototypes achieving state-of-the-art results.
• Comfortable across the ML research stack from systems to algorithms.
• Solid software engineering in complex systems; fluency in Python.
• Expertise in ML algorithms and best practices for deep learning.
• Proficiency with ML frameworks such as PyTorch and Jax.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with world-class ML researchers and engineers to craft breakthrough AI solutions.
• Explore image/video synthesis, 3D reconstruction, and neural rendering.
• Contribute to research that powers Apple technologies and is published in top venues.

Skills

Python fluency

ML algorithms

PyTorch / ML frameworks

Prototype development

Low-level to high-level ML stack

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

PyTorch

Jax

Job description

Santa Clara, California, United States Machine Learning and AI

We're seeking research scientists/engineers to create breakthrough innovations in machine learning, computer vision, computer graphics, and related areas. We are particularly interested in image and video synthesis, 3D reconstruction, and neural rendering. You will work directly with an organization of world-class machine learning researchers and engineers. Our work powers cutting-edge technologies across the Apple ecosystem and is published in the most selective scientific journals and conferences.

Description

We are a team of best-in-the-world research scientists and engineers with deep experience in machine learning, computer vision, computer graphics, and related areas. We work on exciting new technologies that bring joy to millions of people. In our daily work, the team stays innovative, productive, and fun by sharing some key values:

Responsibilities

• Passion for the mission: We're here to make something extraordinary. We seek whatever work is right and strive for the best possible results.
• Modesty: The right answer is more significant than being right. We search for solutions as a team and value clear-eyed feedback.
• Lean habits: You can't grow without limits. Time constraints and big goals encourage us to sharpen our focus and learn to make phenomenal decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Publication record in relevant conferences (e.g., CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, ICLR, ICML, NeurIPS, SIGGRAPH, etc).
• Significant experience building complete prototypes that achieve state-of-the-art performance in your areas of expertise.
• Comfortable across the entire ML research stack, from low-level system programming to high-level algorithm development.
• Solid software engineering skills in complex systems. Fluency in Python.
• Expertise in ML algorithms and top practices for working with deep learning systems.
• Proficiency with ML modeling frameworks (PyTorch, Jax, etc).

Preferred Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD Degree in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or equivalent academic or professional experience.
• Research experience in 3D reconstruction, neural rendering, view synthesis, image & video synthesis.

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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