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AIML - Machine Learning Researcher, MLR

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Posted Oct 23, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
AI & Data AI Research & Applied Science
Salary
$134.7K – $203K/yr
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Experience
Minimum Qualifications Demonstrated expertise in machine learning research. Publication record in relevant conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, ACL, EMNLP, etc).
Education
PhD, or equivalent practical experience, in Computer Science, or related technical field.

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Role Summary

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This machine learning researcher role focuses on innovative foundational, long-term research intended to impact Apple products. The researcher collaborates with researchers and engineers to propose and execute research plans through implementation and experimentation, and publishes results in top-tier venues.

What You'll Do

  • Push the boundaries of machine learning research while keeping results reproducible and of high quality.
  • Collaborate with researchers to propose a research plan and execute it through implementation and experimentation.
  • Provide technical guidance and prepare technical reports for publication and conference talks.
  • Publish research results in top-tier conferences and journals.
  • Collaborate with broader teams across Apple.

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Qualifications

Required

  • Demonstrated expertise in machine learning research.
  • Publication record in relevant conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, ACL, EMNLP, etc).
  • Hands-on experience working with deep learning toolkits such as PyTorch.
  • Strong mathematical skills in linear algebra and statistics.
  • PhD, or equivalent practical experience, in Computer Science, or related technical field.

Preferred

  • Ability to formulate a research problem, design, experiment, implement and communicate solutions.
  • Ability to work in a diverse collaborative environment.

Original job description

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Summary

Play a part in building the next revolution of machine learning technology. We're looking for passionate mid-level and senior researchers to work on ambitious curiosity driven long-term research projects that will impact the future of Apple, and our products. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work on innovative foundational research in machine learning.

As a member of the team, you will be inspired by a diversity of challenging problems, collaborate with world-class machine learning engineers and researchers to impact the future of Apple products, and publish some of your results in high-quality scientific venues.

Description

In this position you will be responsible for pushing the boundaries of machine learning research. You will publish your results in top tier conferences and journal venues, making sure that your research results are reproducible and of high quality. You will collaborate with researchers to propose a research plan to advance our understanding of machine learning and execute it through implementation and experimentation, in collaboration with your colleagues. You will provide technical guidance, and prepare technical reports for publication and conference talks. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with broader teams across Apple.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated expertise in machine learning research.
Publication record in relevant conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, ACL, EMNLP, etc).
Hands-on experience working with deep learning toolkits such as PyTorch.
Strong mathematical skills in linear algebra and statistics.
PhD, or equivalent practical experience, in Computer Science, or related technical field.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to formulate a research problem, design, experiment, implement and communicate solutions.
Ability to work in a diverse collaborative environment.

Pay & Benefits — Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

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 $134,700 and $203,000, 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 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.

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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About the company

Apple

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Apple Inc. is a global technology company known for its innovative products and services, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, and Apple Watch. Founded in 1976, Apple has continuously pushed the boundaries of design and functionality, earning a reputation for high-quality consumer electronics and software solutions like iOS and macOS. With a strong commitment to user experience and privacy, Apple also leads in digital services, offering platforms such as the App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud. The company's focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility further enhances its standing as a leader in the technology sector.