Applied Research Scientist, Proactive Intelligence, — Agentic Systems and Generative Modeling

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$181,100–$318,400 / yr
Posted
56 days ago

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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

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TL;DR · Applied Research Scientist, Proactive Intelligence, — Agentic Systems and Generative Modeling

As an Applied Research Scientist at Apple’s Agentic Systems and Generative Modeling team, you will design and implement machine learning algorithms to process data across various Apple products. Your daily tasks include training generative AI models and agentic systems using deep reinforcement learning, integrating ML/RL frameworks into products for large-scale agent training, and leveraging cloud services for scalable simulations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative tools and metrics, contribute to architecture decisions, and conduct peer code reviews. The role requires strong programming skills in Python or C++, experience with machine learning concepts, and proficiency in ML toolkits like PyTorch and TensorFlow. Ideal candidates have a background in sequential decision-making, reinforcement learning, autonomous systems, and training large language models, along with expertise in probabilistic modeling and statistics to enhance your effectiveness in this high-impact position.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement machine learning algorithms for Apple products.
  • Train generative AI models and agentic systems using deep reinforcement learning.
  • Integrate ML/RL frameworks into products to train large-scale agents.
  • Develop innovative tools and metrics for advanced problem-solving approaches.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to align messaging and contribute to roadmaps.
  • Write clean, maintainable code with appropriate documentation and tests.
  • Contribute to architecture decisions, design reviews, and peer code reviews.

What we're looking for

  • Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++ for machine learning modeling
  • M.S. or PhD in Computer Science or related fields with 3+ years of applied ML experience
  • Hands-on experience building deep-learning systems and training generative AI models
  • Expertise in creating scalable infrastructure for machine learning data, modeling, and evaluation
  • Proven ability to train, debug, and evaluate machine-learning systems using modern frameworks
  • Familiarity with optimization methods and current machine learning literature
  • Proficiency in ML toolkits like PyTorch, TensorFlow, and SkLearn

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