Senior ML Software Engineer - Apple Watch

Apple Inc.
Cupertino, CA, United States
13 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Apple Watch Human-Computer Interaction Python (Programming Language) Machine Learning Tensorflow Pytorch Deep Learning Information Technology Production Code Objective C++

Job description

The team you will join is responsible for creating the technologies that power new, innovative product features for Apple Watch, like DoubleTap, AssistiveTouch, Handwashing, and Raise to Speak. We are highly collaborative and partner with a variety of research and product teams across Apple to explore novel experiences and ship features. We are looking for a versatile Machine Learning Software Engineer who is passionate about developing innovative, ML-driven product features that push the boundaries of sensing and human-computer interaction, and who can work across disciplines - from training advanced models to rapid on-device prototyping and full-scale productization. In this hybrid role, you’ll collaborate closely with designers, ML engineers, and software experts to transform ambitious, loosely defined ideas into next-generation sensing experiences that reach millions of Apple Watch users worldwide. Your responsibilities will include

Requirements

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Solid knowledge of machine learning methods, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling using time-series data
  • Strong Python skills with experience writing production-quality code and working with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
  • Experience with Swift or Objective-C and developing on Apple platforms
  • Experience architecting large scale systems, * You collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners
  • You have a deep commitment to product quality and interest in building consumer applications
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with ability to work independently or in small teams

About the company

Our team is working toward a future where our devices are aware of us and our environment, they directly support our health and wellbeing, and they nudge us to be more thoughtful, present, and inspired human beings. We believe there is huge opportunity to improve lives and the world by understanding people, our activities, connections, and the environments we live in using sensing and machine learning on our devices. Our team works with cross-functional partners across Apple to create high-impact features and new ways to interact on Apple Watch, home products, and new hardware. We prototype new experiences, develop and ship products, and publish our work. We are a creative, multi-disciplinary, optimistic, and collaborative team. Come join us and build the future!

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