AIML - Machine Learning Researcher, Data and ML Innovation

Apple • Santa Clara, CA

11d

About The Position

The AIML Multimodal Foundation Model Team is pioneering next-generation
intelligent agent technologies that combine multimodal reasoning, tool-use, and
visual understanding. Our innovative features redefine how hundreds of millions
of people utilize their computers and mobile devices for search and information
retrieval. Our universal search engine powers search capabilities across a range
of Apple products, including Siri, Spotlight, Safari, Messages, and Lookup.
Additionally, we develop cutting-edge generative AI technologies based on
multimodal large language models to enable innovative features in both Apple’s
devices and cloud-based services. As a member of this team, you will design new
architectures for multimodal agents, explore advanced training paradigms, and
build robust agentic capabilities such as planning, grounding, tool-use, and
autonomous task execution. You will collaborate closely with researchers and
engineers to bring cutting-edge agent research into production, transforming
Apple devices into intelligent partners that help users get things done.

DESCRIPTION

As a member of our fast-paced group, you’ll have the unique and rewarding
opportunity to shape upcoming products from Apple. We are looking for people
with excellent applied machine learning, computer vision, multimodal LLM, and
agent training experience and solid engineering skills.

Requirements

• PhD, MS or equivalent experience Experience in machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, or natural language processing
• Proficiency in one of following languages: Python, Go, Java, C++

Nice To Haves

• Excellent data analytical skills
• Good interpersonal skills and team player
• PhD preferred

Responsibilities

• Developing state-of-the-art multimodal foundation models for Apple Intelligence.
• Developing various agent capabilities for multimodal LLMs, including computer use agents, visual tool use, thinking with images, and multimodal web search.
• Developing, fine-tuning, and evaluating domain specific foundation models for various tasks and applications in Apple’s AI powered products
• Conducting applied research to transfer the pioneering research in generative AI to production ready technologies
• Understanding product requirements, translate them into modeling tasks and engineering tasks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees