ML Prototyping Engineer - Camera IncubationCupertino,California,United StatesHardwareImagine what you could do here. At Apple, great ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring curiosity, passion, and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish! Camera Incubation is a multi-disciplinary team responsible for looking down the road and prototyping new concepts and technologies for future imaging and multimodal sensing experiences. We collaborate with design and product teams to bring new features across the Apple product line. Join us to explore together exciting concept prototypes and see them realized in action!DescriptionWe are looking for a creative prototyping engineer with excellent practical knowledge of the applications of deep learning, and in particular generative AI, to domains including computational imaging, contextual multi-modal sensing, and camera control. A design-centric prototyping approach, and the ability to rapidly adjust to changes in investigation directions based on insights acquired from experimental data, are essential advantages. The candidate needs to be able to clearly articulate what motivates a particular approach, and its pros and cons as well as risks.Minimum Qualifications
Strong background in developing generative AI algorithms for computational photography and computer vision
Developed data-driven deep learning solutions to multimodal sensing problems
Hands-on programming experience for demonstration of innovative concepts (PyTorch preferred)
Self-motivated, creative innovator with a passion for bringing exciting new sensing technologies to Apple products
An advanced degree (Ph.D./M.Sc.) in AIML/EECS or similar field
Key QualificationsPreferred Qualifications
Comfortable using state-of-the-art Transformer and Diffuser models
Knowledge about camera acquisition control
Experienced in an iterative prototyping environment
Thrives in a cross-functional work environment and is effective presenting across disciplines
5+ years of proven experience in applied deep learning for imaging
Education & ExperienceAdditional RequirementsPay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $143,100 and $264,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) about Apple Benefits.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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