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Tactile AI Research Engineer - Special Projects (Robotics)

Apple· Machine Learning and AI
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Santa Clara, California$184.7k - $324.8kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Research scientist/engineer role focused on tactile-enabled robotic systems, integrating software and hardware to advance perception, control, and intelligence in robotic systems. Collaboration across disciplines with a focus on machining and haptics within Apple’s robotics initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and train state-of-the-art machine learning models for tactile-enabled robotic systems.
  • Optimize and deploy machine learning models on physical systems, ensuring durability across sim-to-real gaps.
  • Curate and generate training data from simulation and real-world demonstrations ensuring adequate coverage of complex contact physics.
  • Establish evaluation metrics and testing protocols to benchmark policy performance.
  • Collaborate across disciplines leverage expertise and advance impact across multiple stakeholders.
  • Document research findings, methodologies, and technical developments for internal knowledge sharing and external publications.]
  • qualifications([
  • 3+ years of relevant experience successfully deploying tactile-based policies in robotics.
  • 6+ years of relevant experience in robotics and machine learning.
  • Strong proficiency in Python and C++ with experience in complex, multi-language systems.
  • Expertise in machine learning algorithms and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow.
  • Strong software engineering skills, delivering clean, well-tested, and optimized code.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
  • BS, MS, or PhD degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of relevant experience successfully deploying tactile-based policies in robotics.
  • 6+ years of relevant experience in robotics and machine learning.
  • Strong proficiency in Python and C++ with experience in complex, multi-language systems.
  • Expertise in machine learning algorithms and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow.
  • Strong software engineering skills, delivering clean, well-tested, and optimized code.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field.

Skills

Required:PythonC++Machine learningPyTorchRoboticsControl theory
Nice to have:TensorFlow

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation eligibility
  • stock programs via Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) and discretionary RSU awards
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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