Machine Learning Engineer, On-Device Control and Optimization

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Seattle, WA
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$142,300–$263,300 / yr
Posted
66 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 · Machine Learning Engineer, On-Device Control and Optimization

The Machine Learning Engineer - On-Device Control and Optimization joins the Energy Tech org to develop end-to-end solutions for managing energy flow on Apple devices. This role involves building models that capture device dynamics, designing cost functions for explicit priorities, and shipping control loops that adapt to real-world conditions. You will analyze raw device logs and field data to understand behavior, prototype ML and control algorithms, and deploy them on constrained hardware. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Python, model predictive control, optimal control, or reinforcement learning. You will work across the full stack to solve messy problems involving noisy sensors and competing objectives. The work focuses on thermal systems, battery management, and energy optimization to manage power tradeoffs across various product families.

What does a Machine Learning Engineer earn in Washington?

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What you'll do

  • Analyze raw device logs and field data to understand device behavior and identify optimization opportunities.
  • Model device power and energy dynamics using both laboratory and field data.
  • Develop and evaluate machine learning and control systems for on-device management.
  • Design cost functions that encode explicit priorities for power and energy tradeoffs.
  • Ship control loops that adapt to real-world conditions on constrained hardware.
  • Rapidly prototype end-to-end systems from initial data analysis to final device deployment.
  • Train and iterate on custom models rather than applying off-the-shelf solutions.

What we're looking for

  • MS or PhD in controls, robotics, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related quantitative field, or a BS with relevant experience.
  • Experience with model predictive control, optimal control, or reinforcement learning for sequential decision-making.
  • Experience working from raw logs or sensor data to build analysis from scratch.
  • Strong Python skills with a demonstrated ability to take projects from data exploration to working prototypes.
  • Experience with thermal systems, battery management, or energy optimization (preferred).
  • Familiarity with embedded or resource-constrained environments (preferred).
  • Hands-on ML experience training models and iterating on approaches rather than using off-the-shelf solutions (preferred).
  • Track record of shipping models or control systems into production (preferred).

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