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Multimodal AI Researcher

Apple· Machine Learning and AI
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Sunnyvale, CA$150.4k - $277.6kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Applied research role focused on developing foundation models for generative AI and multimodal systems that integrate real-time sensor data (video, audio) with other modalities (text) to deliver features at scale across Apple products.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with world-class experts in AI, ML, Software, and Hardware to tackle fundamental challenges in human-centric solutions.
  • Work on hard, open research problems in multimodal generative AI and agents, and see work through to real features used by millions of people.
  • Drive data requirements, validation strategies, and key performance indicators; conduct algorithm research and development that serves product needs.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in multimodal foundational models and apply knowledge to drive innovation while maintaining a practical software engineering approach.

Qualifications

  • BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience.
  • MS or PhD in computer vision, computer graphics, machine learning, computer science, computer engineering or related fields.
  • Experience building models for multimodal perception systems.
  • Experience working with LLMs and VLMs.
  • Software engineering skills and proficiency in Python and PyTorch.
  • Curiosity and willingness to learn new things to improve solutions.
  • Experience in developing, training/tuning foundation models and multimodal LLMs.
  • Experience with training and troubleshooting generative architectures such as diffusion, reinforcement learning, flow matching or normalizing flow at scale.
  • Experience with real-time or streaming multimodal models.
  • Experience with speech understanding and generation.
  • Experience applying reinforcement learning to help post-train foundation models.
  • Excellent communication and experience working with multi-functional teams.
  • Self-motivated with proven track record to optimally prioritize and deliver tasks on schedule.

Skills

Required:Foundation model developmentMultimodal perception systemsLLMs and VLMsPythonPyTorchCommunication
Nice to have:Diffusion / generative architecturesReal-time / streaming multimodal modelsSpeech understanding and generationReinforcement learning for post-training

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Educational expense reimbursement (tuition)
  • Potential discretionary bonuses or commission
  • Relocation assistance
  • Stock programs eligibility (RSUs)
Last updated Aug 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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