Senior Perception Algorithms Engineer, Special Project

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $184,700–$324,800 / yr
Posted: 175 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Senior Perception Algorithms Engineer, Special Project

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As a Senior Perception Algorithms Engineer - Special Project, you will join a team of engineers and scientists to develop advanced capabilities for products and platforms by blending modern deep learning with robust classical techniques. You will design and implement real-time multi-object tracking systems, leverage multimodal estimates from vision and audio to ensure high-fidelity estimation in complex environments, and build rigorous evaluation frameworks to benchmark model performance. The role requires proficiency in C++, Swift, Python, and machine learning frameworks like PyTorch or JAX. You will work on perception pipelines, state estimation, and data fusion while addressing real-world performance constraints. Key technical areas include computer vision, robotics software stacks, and computational photography. Your work focuses on solving complex computer vision problems and creating accessible experiences by navigating challenging edge cases within the broader machine learning and robotics domain.

Skills

Computer Vision Python C++ Swift PyTorch JAX Machine Learning Multi-Object Tracking State Estimation SLAM Sensor Fusion Numerical Optimization Robotics Data Augmentation Distillation Foundation Models Computational Photography DSP Factor Graphs

What you'll do

Design and implement robust, real-time multi-object tracking systems for complex computer vision problems.
Leverage multimodal estimates from vision and audio to ensure high-fidelity estimation in challenging environments.
Develop rigorous evaluation frameworks and curate datasets to benchmark model performance and analyze edge cases.
Define metrics to continuously improve perception pipelines and identify areas for optimization.
Integrate perception systems into a larger software stack while meeting real-world performance constraints.
Write performant, production-quality code using C++, Swift, or Python.
Develop both modern deep learning models and robust classical perception techniques.

What we're looking for

PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field with 3 years of industry experience.
MS degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field with at least 5 years of industry experience.
Proficiency in systems programming using C++ and Swift to write performant, production-quality code.
Fluency in Python and modern machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or JAX.
Solid foundation in machine learning, traditional perception pipelines, and state-estimation methods.
Experience building or deploying on-device computer vision models or multi-object tracking systems.
Expertise in multimodal data fusion across various sensors including audio processing and vision.
Strong applied math background in areas such as numerical optimization, geometry, and graphics.