AIML - Machine Learning Researcher, Foundation Models

Apple

Seattle, WA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Algorithms, Apple, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Computer Skills, Conferences, Deep Learning, Develop Methodologies, Information Retrieval, JAX (Java API for XML), Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Privacy Controls, Product Programs, Publications, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Research Skills, Software Development, Team Player, Training Data Sets, Use Cases
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
13 days ago
**Role Number:** 200623739-3337 **Summary** We are a group of engineers and researchers responsible for building foundation models at Apple. We build infrastructure, datasets, and models with fundamental general capabilities such as understanding and generation of text, images, speech, videos, and other modalities and apply these models to Apple products. We are looking for researchers who are passionate about developing algorithms, techniques, and systems that push the frontier of deep learning and delight millions of users with Apple products powered by foundation models. **Description** We believe that the most interesting problems in deep learning research arise when we try to apply learning to real-world use cases, and this is also where the most important breakthroughs come from. You will work with a close-knit and fast-growing team of world-class engineers and scientists to tackle some of the most challenging problems in foundation models and deep learning, including natural language processing, multi-modal understanding, and combining learning with knowledge. Further, you will have opportunities to identify and develop novel applications of deep learning in Apple products. You will see your ideas not only published in papers, and also improve the experience of millions of users. **Minimum Qualifications** + Demonstrated expertise in deep learning with a publication record in relevant conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, KDD, ACL, ICASSP, InterSpeech) or a track record in applying deep learning techniques to products + Proficient programming skills in Python and one of the deep learning toolkits such as JAX, PyTorch, or Tensorflow + Ability to work in a collaborative environment + PhD, or equivalent practical experience, in Computer Science, or related technical field **Preferred Qualifications** + Web-scale information retrieval + Human-like conversation agent + Multi-modal perception for existing products and future hardware platforms + On-device intelligence and learning with strong privacy protections

About the Company

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Apple

We bring amazing people together to make amazing things happen.

We’re a diverse collection of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, as well as with services, including iTunes, the App Store, Apple Music, and Apple Pay. And the same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it.

About Apple

There’s a place here for every kind of brilliant. Everyone here is an innovator, or an innovator-to-be, no matter what your team or your role. So bring your passion, courage, and original thinking and get ready to share it, because every new product, service, or feature we invent is the result of people working together to make each others’ ideas stronger. Innovation at this level depends on people who represent the variety of the human experience and inspire us with their own fresh perspectives. Together, we’ll do amazing work that can make a difference in people’s lives. Including your own. Learn more about working at Apple.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1976
WEBSITE
https://www.apple.com/jobs