Vision-Language Foundation ML Researcher

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking a world-class deep learning researcher to work on foundation models and their deployment on Apple silicon. You will collaborate with engineers and scientists across the training lifecycle, from pre-training to fine-tuning, focusing on private, embedded experiences.

The role emphasizes rigorous publication, strong Python tooling (JAX/PyTorch/TensorFlow), and PhD-level or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Deep learning expertise with a publication record.
• Proficient in Python and a DL toolkit (JAX, PyTorch or TensorFlow).
• PhD or equivalent practical experience in CS or related field.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and scientists on foundation models and DL research.
• Develop data pipelines and evaluation suites for vision-language understanding and generation.

Skills

Deep learning

Python

PyTorch

TensorFlow

JAX

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

Apple is seeking a world-class deep learning researcher to work on foundation models and their deployment on Apple silicon. You will collaborate with engineers and scientists across the training lifecycle, from pre-training to fine-tuning, focusing on private, embedded experiences.

The role emphasizes rigorous publication, strong Python tooling (JAX/PyTorch/TensorFlow), and PhD-level or equivalent experience.