Senior ML Software Engineer, Watch Software

Apple Inc

Hybrid

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $181,100–$272,100 / yr
Posted: 56 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 · Senior ML Software Engineer, Watch Software

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As a Senior ML Software Engineer on Apple’s Watch Software team, you will play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge features for the Apple Watch, such as DoubleTap and Handwashing. This hybrid position involves collaborating with designers, ML engineers, and software experts to turn innovative ideas into practical, user-centric experiences that enhance daily life. Your day-to-day responsibilities include optimizing ML algorithms using multimodal sensor data, integrating models on-device with power efficiency in mind, and driving the entire lifecycle of product development from concept to deployment. You will need a strong background in machine learning, proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow, and experience with Swift or Objective-C for Apple platform development. The role demands expertise in data collection, model training, optimization, and evaluation, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic team environment focused on improving health and wellness through advanced sensing technologies.

Skills

Python PyTorch TensorFlow Swift Objective-C Apple Watch ML algorithms Multimodal sensor data Deep learning frameworks Model deployment Resource-constrained devices Data collection Model training Metrics definition Evaluation Failure analysis Analytics Process design UX layers Sensing technologies CI/CD

What you'll do

Develop and optimize ML algorithms using multimodal sensor data for user activity detection.
Integrate and deploy ML models on Apple Watch with power-efficient frameworks.
Transform research ideas into high-impact features through collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Design tools and processes to validate and quantify algorithm performance both offline and on-device.
Implement advanced models and rapid prototyping for new product features on Apple devices.

What we're looking for

M.S. or Ph.D. in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or related field.
Expertise in machine learning methods, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling with time-series data.
Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.
Experience developing on Apple platforms using Swift or Objective-C.
Strong skills in data collection, model training, optimization, evaluation, and deployment to resource-constrained devices.

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