March 3, 2025

Machine Learning Engineer

Mid • On-site

$143,100 - $264,200/yr

Cupertino, CA

Summary

Posted:
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200593392
The Motion & Interaction team has created intuitive experiences for our customers through motion sensing. When you simply raise your wrist, shake your head, or move your device to interact, it’s the work of engineers and scientists on this team. Our fingerprints can be found across core capabilities and experiences on iPhone, Watch, AirPods, Vision Pro, and other Apple products. We are a multidisciplinary team that operates at the intersection of algorithms, software, hardware, and design. We come from diverse backgrounds in signal processing, machine learning, software engineering, statistics, controls, firmware development, and more. As a member of our dynamic group, you will have a unique opportunity to work cross-functionally to develop products and features that impact the lives of millions of users worldwide a daily basis.

Description

We are seeking a talented, self-motivated machine learning engineer to build Apple’s next-generation features and experiences using multi-modal sensing. In this role, you will ideate, design, and implement models & algorithms, while optimizing for power, memory, and performance. You will be working on motion sensing-related features, including sensor fusion and interactive technologies. Responsibilities include: -Designing and driving end to end features with specialists across the company -Developing machine learning data pipelines for training and testing -Deploying efficient, low-power models & algorithms -Delivering the software through prototyping and release to our customers -You will work closely with scientists, software engineers, quality engineers, project managers, and designers throughout a product lifecycle, driving for the best possible customer experience.

Minimum Qualifications

  • MS, PhD, or 5+ years experience in machine learning, computer science, or related fields
  • Professional experience creating and experimenting with machine learning models, preferably with time series data
  • Strong proficiency in Python, machine learning tools and frameworks e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow

Preferred Qualifications

  • Results oriented, with a proven ability to effectively prioritize and deliver tasks on schedule
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Strong product sense, including the ability to balance technical feasibility with user experience
  • Experience developing for embedded or real-time systems
  • Experience leveraging distributed compute/storage models when the scale of data calls for it
  • Experience designing and implementing interfaces between algorithms, software, and firmware
  • Experience with multi-modal inputs and models, including IMU, images, video, and/or audio

Pay & Benefits

  • 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.

    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 take affirmative action to ensure 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.