Apple

Apple

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Research Scientist/ Engineer - Agentic Workflows

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Posted Aug 4, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
$175K – $308.5K/yr
Location
Santa Clara, California, United States Seattle, Washington, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
Significant experience building complete prototypes that achieve state-of-the-art performance in your areas of expertise.
Education
Bachelors, Masters, or PhD Degree in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or equivalent academic or professional experience.

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Role Summary

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This role creates breakthrough innovations in language models, machine learning, reinforcement learning, computer vision, robotics, computer graphics, and related areas, with particular interest in frontier models and agentic workflows. The work is conducted within a machine learning research and engineering organization and supports technologies across the Apple ecosystem.

What You'll Do

  • Create breakthrough innovations in language models, machine learning, reinforcement learning, computer vision, robotics, computer...
  • Develop frontier models, including large multimodal models, and agentic workflows.
  • Build complete prototypes that achieve state-of-the-art performance.
  • Work with ML algorithms and deep learning systems.
  • Develop clean, well-tested software in complex, multi-language systems using Python and ML modeling frameworks.

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Qualifications

Significant experience building complete prototypes achieving state-of-the-art performance; solid software engineering skills in complex, multi-language systems; fluency in Python; expertise in ML algorithms and best practices for deep learning systems; proficiency with ML modeling frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow; strong software development approach with clean, well-tested code.

Required

  • Significant experience building complete prototypes that achieve state-of-the-art performance in your areas of expertise.
  • Solid software engineering skills in complex, multi-language systems.
  • Fluency in Python.
  • Expertise in ML algorithms and top practices for working with deep learning systems.
  • Proficiency with ML modeling frameworks (PyTorch, Tensorflow, etc.).
  • Strong overall software development approach. You deliver clean, well-tested code.

Preferred

  • Bachelors, Masters, or PhD Degree in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or equivalent academic or professional experience.

Original job description

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Summary

We're seeking research scientists and engineers to create breakthrough innovations in language models, machine learning, reinforcement learning, computer vision, robotics, and related areas. We are particularly interested in frontier models (including large multimodal models) and agentic workflows. You will work in an organization of world-class machine learning researchers and engineers. Our work powers cutting-edge technologies across the Apple ecosystem and is published in the most selective scientific journals and conferences.

Description

We are a team of best-in-the-world research scientists and engineers with deep
experience in machine learning, computer vision, robotics, computer graphics, and related areas. We work on exciting new technologies that bring joy to millions of people. In our daily work, the team stays innovative, productive, and fun by sharing some key values:

Responsibilities

Passion for the mission: We're here to make something extraordinary. We seek
whatever work is right and strive for the best possible results.
Modesty: The right answer is more significant than being right. We search for
solutions as a team and value clear-eyed feedback.
Lean habits: You can't grow without limits. Time constraints and big goals
encourage us to sharpen our focus and learn to make phenomenal decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

Significant experience building complete prototypes that achieve state-of-the-art performance in your areas of expertise.
Solid software engineering skills in complex, multi-language systems. Fluency in Python.
Expertise in ML algorithms and top practices for working with deep learning systems.
Proficiency with ML modeling frameworks (PyTorch, Tensorflow, etc.).
Strong overall software development approach. You deliver clean, well-tested code.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors, Masters, or PhD Degree in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or equivalent academic or professional experience.

Pay & Benefits — Seattle, Washington, 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 $175,000 and $308,500, 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.

Pay & Benefits — Santa Clara, California, 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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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.
Apple

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.