Senior Robot Interaction Engineer, Special Projects

Apple Inc

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Location
Cupertino, CA
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$150,400–$277,600 / yr
Posted
144 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 · Senior Robot Interaction Engineer, Special Projects

As a Senior Robot Interaction Engineer - Special Projects, you will join a team of skilled engineers and scientists to develop new experiences for products and platforms by leveraging breakthroughs in AI/ML and robotics. Your daily responsibilities include designing and implementing AI/ML systems to solve real-world problems, evaluating and debugging complex systems, and integrating these intricate components into a larger software stack. You will also design and execute protocols for data collection and evaluation involving human subjects. The role requires proficiency with modern ML approaches like LLMs, VLMs, and Diffusion Models, alongside classical robotic algorithms such as optimization and graph search. Preferred skills include knowledge of human behavior models, experience in human-robot interaction experiments, familiarity with the full robotics stack including perception and motion planning, and experience with Swift and Apple developer tools.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement AI/ML systems to solve real-world problems.
  • Evaluate and debug complex AI systems.
  • Integrate intricate AI systems into a larger software stack.
  • Develop protocols for data collection and evaluation with human subjects.
  • Conduct human-robot interaction experiments.
  • Implement practical solutions by breaking down large features into manageable components.
  • Apply modern ML models including LLMs, VLMs, and Diffusion Models to robotics tasks.
  • Utilize classical robotic algorithms such as optimization and graph search.

What we're looking for

  • MS/PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in Robotics.
  • Strong software engineering background.
  • Proficiency with modern ML approaches including LLMs, VLMs, and Diffusion Models.
  • Proficiency with models of human behavior such as noisily rational decision making and legible motion.
  • Experience conducting human-robot interaction experiments.
  • Proficiency with classical robotic algorithms like optimization and graph search.
  • Familiarity with the full robotics stack, Swift, and Apple developer tools.

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