AIML - ML Researcher, AFM

We are building the next generation of models optimized for Agentic, Reasoning, and Coding capabilities. This means training models via RL to reason from first principles, building autonomous coding agents that operate in real repositories, and developing agentic systems that handle multi-step workflows with error recovery. You will work on problems like: RL with verifiable rewards for mathematical reasoning, multi-turn RL for coding agents evaluated on SWE-Bench and beyond, scaling laws for RL compute allocation, progressive alignment across capability stages, and training models to manage their own context in long-horizon tasks. This is applied research with direct product impact - your work will ship to millions of users.

Do you have experience in Machine learning libraries?, Reinforcement learning for LLMs: RLHF, GRPO, PPO, RLVR, reward modeling, RL scaling laws

Code generation and coding agents: repository-level code understanding, agentic coding

Agentic systems: multi-turn RL, tool-use planning, long-horizon task execution, user simulation

Distillation and alignment: on-policy distillation, reward-tilted distillation, cross-stage distillation to combine independently optimized capabilities into a single model

Long context and efficiency: sparse attention, context compression, scaling to very long context windows

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated expertise in deep learning with publications at top ML or NLP conferences, or a track record of applying deep learning techniques to products

Proficient programming skills in Python and one of the deep learning toolkits such as JAX, PyTorch, or Tensorflow

Ability to work in a collaborative environment.

PhD, or equivalent practical experience, in Computer Science, or related technical field.

4.14.1 out of 5 stars Cupertino, CA $181,100 - $318,400 a year, Pulled from the full job description

• Employee stock purchase plan
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Dental insurance
• RSU, 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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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

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