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Machine Learning Systems Engineer – Video Computer Vision

Apple
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 13 days
Location

Seattle, WA 98164, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Video Computer Vision (VCV) group is seeking a Machine Learning Systems Engineer with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and at least 3 years of relevant industry experience.
  • The role involves training, evaluating, and deploying vision models on Apple hardware while optimizing performance and scalability under strict on-device constraints.
  • Candidates should have strong machine learning fundamentals, programming experience in Python and C++, and hands-on experience with PyTorch and the end-to-end ML lifecycle.
  • Preferred qualifications include programming experience with Swift and knowledge of video pipelines and model optimization for neural network accelerators.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, reflecting the advanced skills and experience required for this cutting-edge role in computer vision technology.
The incredible potential of multimodal foundation models and large language models has unlocked machine learning applications that were previously thought infeasible. The Video Computer Vision (VCV) group is looking for a highly motivated and skilled Machine Learning Systems Engineer to help us ship cutting-edge computer vision technology on Apple devices. The VCV organization has pioneered groundbreaking features like FaceID/FaceKit, Gaze/Hand Gesture Control, Body Tracking, and 2D/3D Scene Understanding fundamentally changing how millions of users interact with technology. We seamlessly balance research and product requirements to deliver pioneering, Apple-quality experiences. By innovating across the full stack and partnering closely with hardware, software, and AI teams, we shape future products and bring our architectural vision to life.

Description


As a member of the Video Computer Vision team, you will train, evaluate, and deploy purpose-built vision models on Apple hardware. You will develop innovative techniques to optimize model performance, efficiency, and scalability, ensuring a seamless user experience under strict on-device constraints.

Minimum Qualifications


Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related discipline, and 3+ years of relevant industry experience. Strong ML fundamentals. A proven track record of writing high-quality production code for shipped CV/ML features. Solid understanding of operating system fundamentals and extensive programming experience in Python and C++. Hands-on experience with PyTorch and familiarity with the end-to-end ML lifecycle (data preprocessing, training, evaluation, and edge deployment). Experience with Supervised Fine-Tuning (SFT) pipelines to adapt vision and multimodal foundation models for specialized, on-device downstream tasks. Robust foundational understanding of machine learning architectures, specifically Multimodal LLMs and the integration of ML components into complex production systems.

Preferred Qualifications


Programming experience with Swift and familiarity with CoreML, CoreFoundation, and RealityKit frameworks. Fundamental knowledge of real-time video pipelines, image transformations, and rendering loops. Experience optimizing models for neural network accelerators (e.g., Apple Neural Engine or mobile GPUs).



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