Research Scientist/ Engineer - Photorealism

Apple Inc.

Santa Clara, Northern (CA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 195,000 - 325,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage
Apple stock programs
Education reimbursement
Discounted products

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Santa Clara, CA is seeking research scientists and engineers to pursue breakthroughs in machine learning, computer vision, graphics, and related areas. You will collaborate with world-class researchers to advance image/video synthesis, 3D reconstruction, and neural rendering across the Apple ecosystem.

We publish in top venues and value innovation, teamwork, and practical impact. Base pay ranges with flexible compensation and benefits, and opportunities to grow within a leading

Qualifications

  • Publication record in major ML/CV conferences (CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, ICLR, ICML, NeurIPS, SIGGRAPH)
  • Significant experience building complete prototypes that achieve state-of-the-art performance
  • Fluency in Python and ML modeling frameworks (PyTorch, Jax)
  • Experience across the ML research stack from low-level systems to high-level algorithm development
  • Solid software engineering skills in complex systems; comfortable with Python

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.

Skills

Python
Deep learning
PyTorch
JAX
Research prototyping
Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

CUDA
Git

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
  • Bachelors, Masters, 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
  • 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.

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