AIML - ML Research Scientist

Company: Apple Inc.
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: April 7, 2025

Job Description:

Our team is looking for a roboticist to work with a collaborative team of researchers within Apple's AIML organization. This team is working to leverage and build upon groundbreaking ML robotics research, thereby enabling development of generalizable and reliable robot systems.DescriptionDuties associated with this position include conducting collaborative research on a variety of robotics platforms. A core component of such duties will include the development of brand new machine learned control policies such as Video Language Action models, Imitation Learning, and Reinforcement Learning. Part of this development will include intelligent data collection and evaluations.Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in computer science, engineering, or relevant degree.
• Experience programming innovative ML robot control policies.
• Experience with generative AI models, e.g. Transformers, LLMs, VLMs, VLAs, diffusion models, etc.
• Experience with robotics data collection for training models.
• Understanding of modeling and analysis used in robotics - including kinematics, dynamics, motion planning, perception, task planning, and control theory.
• Experience working with robot manipulation.Preferred Qualifications
  • Consistent track record of researching, inventing, and/or shipping advanced machine learning models.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with cross-functional teams.At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $175,800 and $312,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
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