Senior ML Research Engineer

At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming phenomenal products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. The Creativity Apps team needs your help shaping the next generation of creative editing tools by working on state-of-the-art technologies to surprise and delight creative pros and enthusiasts alike. You’ll be working with the world-class teams behind Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, iMovie, and GarageBand to create next-generation tools for creators! Ready to join us? As a Senior ML Research Engineer, you’ll work with world class creatives, designers, and engineers to help innovate in the creative space in ways that only Apple can. This is a highly visible, highly impactful opportunity!

Description

In this machine learning role, you will be part of a new team that is creating novel user experiences on iOS, iPadOS & macOS, powered by state-of-the-art image algorithms and machine learning models. You will leverage your research background and knowledge of computer vision to build, develop and improve Apple technologies. You will develop ideas and concepts into commercially viable algorithms. You should be up-to-date with the latests developments in computer vision and machine learning, both in academia and in industry. You will be working closely with cross-functional partners, stakeholders and development teams in Cupertino and across the world and you should be comfortable driving projects independently in this environment.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD degree in CS/Mathematics, ideally with a focus on imaging, computer vision or machine learning Extensive research and practical experience in developing algorithms for image processing. Possess an understanding and have experience in productizing or publishing your research results in fields such as: Image processing, depth/disparity estimation, optical flow, object tracking, image registration, alpha matting, Bayesian statistics, generative models, deep learning. Excellent programming skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Swift or Objective-C Practical experience with Core Image, Metal or other GPU image processing technologies An understanding of colour science A deep understanding of and experience with photography or videography Relevant industry experience Fundamental understanding of camera systems and sensors Experience with developing for Apple platforms Strong analytical and problem solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills An ability to devise and understand mathematical solutions to image processing problems