Research Scientist/ Engineer, Photorealism

Apple Inc

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On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
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$184,700–$324,800 / yr
Posted
90 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 · Research Scientist/ Engineer, Photorealism

Research Scientist/ Engineer - Photorealism joins a team of world-class researchers and engineers to create breakthrough innovations in machine learning, computer vision, and computer graphics. The role involves developing technologies for image and video synthesis, 3D reconstruction, and neural rendering. Daily responsibilities include building complete prototypes that achieve state-of-the-art performance and delivering clean, well-tested code within complex systems. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in ML algorithms, deep learning systems, and low-level system programming. Required technical skills include fluency in Python and proficiency with ML modeling frameworks such as PyTorch and Jax. The work focuses on solving technical problems in neural rendering and view synthesis to power technologies across the ecosystem, requiring a strong publication record in selective scientific journals and conferences.

What you'll do

  • Create breakthrough innovations in machine learning, computer vision, and computer graphics.
  • Develop advanced technologies for image and video synthesis.
  • Conduct research and build prototypes for 3D reconstruction and neural rendering.
  • Develop high-level algorithms and low-level system programming across the ML research stack.
  • Implement deep learning systems using frameworks like PyTorch or Jax.
  • Write clean, well-tested code for complex software systems using Python.
  • Publish research findings in selective scientific journals and conferences.

What we're looking for

  • Publication record in relevant conferences such as CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, ICLR, ICML, NeurIPS, or SIGGRAPH.
  • Significant experience building complete prototypes that achieve state-of-the-art performance in areas of expertise.
  • Comfort across the entire ML research stack, from low-level system programming to high-level algorithm development.
  • Solid software engineering skills in complex systems and fluency in Python.
  • Expertise in ML algorithms and top practices for working with deep learning systems.
  • Proficiency with ML modeling frameworks such as PyTorch or Jax.
  • Strong overall software development approach to deliver clean, well-tested code.
  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience (preferred); research experience in 3D reconstruction, neural rendering, view synthesis, image & video synthesis (preferred).

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