Camera Software- Sr. Machine Learning Research Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Francisco, CA
Salary
$147,400–$272,100 / yr
Posted
43 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 · Camera Software- Sr. Machine Learning Research Engineer

As a Senior Machine Learning Research Engineer on Apple’s Camera & Photos team, you will contribute to the development of innovative imaging algorithms and camera pipelines for mobile devices like iPhone and iPad. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing novel generative model architectures, fine-tuning pre-trained models for specific use cases, building scalable data pipelines, and developing comprehensive evaluation frameworks. You will collaborate closely with product, design, and research teams to bring your ideas to life while conducting deep technical analysis and participating in code reviews and knowledge sharing sessions. The role requires expertise in image processing, computer vision, and deep learning, as well as proficiency in PyTorch and other modern ML toolchains. Ideal candidates have a PhD or MS with relevant industry experience and a track record of identifying and solving complex technical problems.

What you'll do

  • Design novel generative model architectures for vision and computational photography applications.
  • Fine-tune pre-trained models for specific use cases in mobile devices.
  • Build scalable data pipelines for large-scale image and video datasets.
  • Develop evaluation frameworks with quantitative metrics and qualitative analysis methodologies.
  • Conduct deep technical analysis to identify research directions in generative AI.
  • Stay current with latest research findings and translate them into practical applications.
  • Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and knowledge sharing sessions.

What we're looking for

  • PhD or MS degree with relevant industry experience in machine learning.
  • Strong background in image processing, computer vision, and deep learning.
  • Experience designing and fine-tuning generative models for specific use cases.
  • Ability to build scalable data pipelines and evaluation frameworks.
  • Expertise in modern ML toolchains and deep learning frameworks like PyTorch.
  • Proven track record of identifying and solving complex technical problems.

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