ML Engineer - Robotics at Apple
Overview
Design and ship AI/ML systems that expand Apple product capabilities and drive innovative user experiences. Lead development of intelligent solutions that enhance robotics integration across platforms. Join a diverse team dedicated to creating meaningful impact through cutting‑edge technology.
What You'll Do9
- 1Design and implement AI/ML systems to solve real‑world problems
- 2Evaluate and debug complex AI systems
- 3Integrate intricate AI systems into a larger software stack
- 4Develop robot planning algorithms using reasoning under uncertainty and POMDPs
- 5Apply classical robotic optimization and graph search techniques
- 6Contribute to Swift and Apple developer tool ecosystems
- 7Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate concepts into functional prototypes
- 8Drive scaling of machine learning models for production environments
- 9Mentor junior engineers and foster knowledge sharing within the robotics group
Requirements9
- 1MS/PhD in Computer Science Electrical Engineering Robotics Mathematics or related field
- 2Strong software engineering background with ability to break down large features
- 3Proficiency with modern ML approaches such as LLMs VLMs VLAs and diffusion models
- 4Experience with Swift and Apple developer tools
- 55+ years building end‑to‑end robotics solutions with demonstrable impact
- 6Familiarity with the full robotics stack including controls perception and motion planning
- 7Deep understanding of classical robotic algorithms like optimization and graph search
- 8Curiosity about emerging technologies and willingness to embrace ambiguity
- 9Commitment to delivering robust, scalable AI solutions for Apple products
Salary Insight
$150 - $278k per year
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