Embedded Machine Learning Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

Apple Inc.
Seattle, WA, United States
5 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Clean Code Principles Artificial Intelligence Algorithm Design Data Analysis Apple Products Artificial Neural Networks Audio Signal Processing C++ (Programming Language) Software Debugging Linux on Embedded Systems Firmware Python (Programming Language)
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Machine Learning Open Source Technology Real-Time Operating Systems Tensorflow PIC Microcontroller ONNX (Open Neural Network Exchange) Format Wireless Technologies Hardware Acceleration Machine Learning Operations

Job description

Join Apple’s innovative iOS Robotics team within Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems (WTE). We’re expanding the DockKit Framework’s focus on accessories, algorithms, and user experiences to make iOS a leading platform for Perception Algorithm development. As an Embedded Machine Learning Engineer, you’ll deploy efficient, low-power ML models directly onto embedded hardware, driving advanced, on-device intelligent experiences for millions of users in robotics and intelligent systems., This role offers a unique opportunity to innovate at the intersection of AI and embedded hardware. You will transform advanced ML algorithms into highly optimized, power-efficient code for custom silicon and microcontrollers in Apple products, specifically for robotics. You’ll tackle complex challenges like memory constraints, computational budgets, and real-time performance, ensuring ML models deliver exceptional user experiences while adhering to Apple’s privacy and power efficiency standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (3+ years experience) or Master’s degree (2+ year experience) in CS, EE, or a related technical field.
  • Familiar in C/C++ for embedded systems development, including RTOS, microcontrollers, and low-level hardware interactions.
  • Proven ability to optimize and deploy ML models for resource-constrained edge devices using techniques like - quantization/pruning and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow Lite, ONNX Runtime, Core ML).
  • Strong analytical and debugging skills to resolve performance bottlenecks across hardware, firmware, and ML inference., * Experience with ML inference hardware acceleration (DSPs, NPUs, ASICs).Familiarity with diverse neural network architectures and training methodologies for efficient edge deployment.
  • Knowledge of computer vision, NLP, or audio processing in an embedded/robotics context.
  • Experience with embedded Linux or other RTOS in a production environment.
  • Contributions to open-source embedded ML projects or relevant publications.
  • Proficiency with Python for automation and data analysis.

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