AIML Engineer Lead - Human Perception

Apple Inc

Actively hiring Verified listing
Sunnyvale, CA Posted 9 days ago $243,100$365,400 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

As an AIML Engineer Lead in Apple's Video Computer Vision organization, you will manage a team of engineers developing foundation models for generative AI and multimodal systems that integrate real-time sensor data such as video, audio, and text. Your role involves setting the technical vision and strategy, driving research projects, and ensuring practical feature delivery into Apple products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define roadmaps, align on data requirements, and shape human perception technologies. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in AI, ML, and computer vision, along with proven leadership skills for hiring, mentoring, and fostering an inclusive team culture. Proficiency in Python and PyTorch is essential, as well as experience with LLMs and VLMs, and familiarity with training generative architectures at scale.

Skills

Python PyTorch LLMs VLMs diffusion reinforcement learning flow matching normalizing flow multimodal perception systems CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Set technical vision and strategy for a team of AIML engineers focused on human-centric solutions.
  • Drive execution on cutting-edge research projects related to generative AI and multimodal systems.
  • Ensure successful delivery of practical features into Apple products from foundational models.
  • Hire and develop top talent, fostering an inclusive and collaborative team culture.
  • Partner with cross-functional leaders to define roadmaps and align on data requirements.

What we're looking for

  • At least 20 years of industry experience with a minimum of 3 years in technical leadership or management.
  • Proven experience leading teams of ML engineers or researchers.
  • Strong background in building models for multimodal perception systems.
  • Experience working with large language models (LLMs) and vision-language models (VLMs).
  • Track record of shipping machine learning features or products at scale.
  • Proficiency in Python and PyTorch, along with software engineering fundamentals.

Market check

Salary context

This $243,100–$365,400 range sits above 97% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$155,700$226,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$164,111$226,350

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Apple Inc

Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

Apple Inc currently has 43 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $147,400–$272,100 across 35 roles with salary data.

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