Senior ML Software Engineer

Apple Inc

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$184,700–$324,800 / yr
Posted
44 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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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 1984 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior ML Software Engineer

As a Senior ML Software Engineer - Apple Watch, you will join a multi-disciplinary team focused on creating innovative product features like DoubleTap and AssistiveTouch. You will be responsible for developing and optimizing machine learning algorithms that utilize multimodal sensor data, such as motion and audio, to detect user activities and contextual situations. Your daily work involves integrating and deploying models on-device, building power-efficient frameworks, and designing tools to validate algorithm performance both offline and on-device. To succeed in this role, you must possess strong Python skills, experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow, and proficiency in Swift or Objective-C for Apple platforms. You will solve complex problems in sensing and human-computer interaction by transforming research ideas into high-impact features that enhance the user experience on wearable hardware through advanced predictive modeling and time-series data analysis.

What you'll do

  • Develop and optimize ML algorithms using multimodal sensor data to detect user activities and contexts.
  • Integrate and deploy ML models directly on devices while ensuring power-efficient performance.
  • Build frameworks that encapsulate models and interface seamlessly with hardware sensors and UX layers.
  • Transform research ideas into high-impact, production-ready features for Apple Watch users.
  • Design tools and analytics to validate and quantify algorithm performance both offline and on-device.
  • Write production-quality code using Python and deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.
  • Develop software for Apple platforms using Swift or Objective-C.

What we're looking for

  • Hold an M.S. or Ph.D. in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Possess solid knowledge of machine learning methods, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling using time-series data.
  • Demonstrate strong Python skills with experience writing production-quality code.
  • Experience working with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
  • Experience with Swift or Objective-C and developing on Apple platforms.
  • Experience architecting large scale systems.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners and work independently or in small teams.

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