This role involves working on innovative foundational research in machine learning at Apple. The team is focused on ambitious, curiosity-driven long-term research projects that aim to impact the future of Apple's products. Researchers will collaborate with world-class engineers and publish results in high-quality scientific venues. The position requires pushing the boundaries of machine learning research and providing technical guidance to advance understanding in the field.

• Demonstrated expertise in machine learning research.
• Publication record in relevant conferences such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, ACL, EMNLP.
• Hands-on experience working with deep learning toolkits such as PyTorch.
• Strong mathematical skills in linear algebra and statistics.
• PhD or equivalent practical experience in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Ability to formulate a research problem and communicate solutions.

• Collaborate with researchers to propose a research plan to advance understanding of machine learning.
• Execute research plans through implementation and experimentation.
• Publish research results in top tier conferences and journal venues.
• Ensure research results are reproducible and of high quality.
• Provide technical guidance and prepare technical reports for publication and conference talks.
• Collaborate with broader teams across Apple.

• 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.