Machine Learning Engineer - On-Device Control and Optimization
Apple· Energy Tech
Hybrid (Seattle, WA)$142.3k - $263.3kFull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
On-device control and optimization engineer developing ML and control systems to manage power and energy tradeoffs on Apple devices, from data analysis to device deployment, with emphasis on constrained hardware and end-to-end solutions.
Responsibilities
- Dig into raw device logs and field data to build understanding of device behavior, find opportunities, and validate models
- Model device power and energy dynamics using lab and field data
- Develop and evaluate ML and control systems for on-device management
- Rapidly prototype end-to-end systems, from data analysis to device deployment, collaborating with firmware, hardware, and platform teams
Qualifications
- MS or PhD in controls, robotics, electrical engineering, computer science, or other quantitative field — or BS with relevant experience
- Experience with model predictive control, optimal control, or reinforcement learning (sequential decision-making)
- Experience working from raw logs or sensor data — comfortable building analysis from scratch
- Strong Python skills; demonstrated ability to take a project from data exploration through working prototype
Skills
Required:PythonData analysis from raw logs/sensor dataModel Predictive Control / Optimal Control / Reinforcement Learning
Nice to have:On-device / embedded systems
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- retirement benefits
- range of discounted products and free services
- education reimbursement including tuition
- discretionary bonuses or commission potential
- relocation assistance
- access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- stock-based compensation opportunities
Last updated Aug 28, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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