The Robotics AI Engineer will work on leveraging advanced AI to enhance user interaction through semantic and contextual understanding. This role involves translating natural user intents into adaptive behaviors and requires expertise across the full stack of applied AI and machine learning. The team values rapid experimentation with cutting-edge AI models and tools, focusing on delivering real products that improve user experiences. Candidates should be passionate about modern machine learning and have a proven track record of deploying effective solutions.

• BS or MS in Computer Science or Machine Learning
• Strong background in and deep understanding of modern machine learning methods
• Experience training or fine-tuning your own transformer and/or diffusion models
• Proficiency using coding agents such as Claude Code and Codex
• PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field is preferred
• Experience with model fine-tuning and distillation for efficient, on-device deployment
• Hands-on experience with inference engines such as llama.cpp, vLLM, MLX, or Core ML
• Experience building agent harnesses for multi-step, closed-loop reasoning
• Track record of shipping products to users
• Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow

• Translate natural user intents into robust and adaptive behaviors
• Work across the full stack of applied AI and machine learning
• Prompt and evaluate frontier models and distill them into efficient on-device models
• Deploy AI models on Apple silicon
• Rapidly experiment with the latest AI models, tools, and agent harnesses

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.