Apple · 4 hours ago
Machine Learning Research Scientist - Personalization Science, Apple Fitness+
Cupertino, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$181K/yr - $318K/yrApple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products and services. They are seeking a Machine Learning Research Scientist to conduct research and develop machine learning models that personalize Apple Fitness+ for millions of users worldwide. The role involves proposing, prototyping, and evaluating innovative algorithm solutions and improvements, as well as building large-scale personalized recommender systems across Apple's media products.
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Responsibilities
Develop and apply state-of-the-art machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques to personalize user experiences within Apple Fitness+
Conduct human evaluation and rigorous experiments to test and improve your models
Derive insights from experimentation and convert them into feature improvements
Ship production quality code to deploy your models at a global scale
Contribute to the scientific literature through publications and participation in leading academic conferences
Help chart the future growth of personalization across Apple's services ecosystem
Qualification
Required
Deep knowledge of machine learning-powered personalization algorithms, design patterns, and tools. In particular, this includes deep learning, reinforcement learning, and unsupervised learning methods
Practical real-world experience with building scalable recommendation systems
Proven grasp of the open-source Python ML/AI tech stack, including Tensorflow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, numpy, scipy, and pandas
Technical competence in production-quality software development
Familiarity with big data technologies
Strong written & oral communication skills
MS in a quantitative field, including Computer Science, Maths, Statistics, Physics, etc
Preferred
PhD in a quantitative field, including Computer Science, Maths, Statistics, Physics, etc
Knowledge of generative artificial intelligence applied to recommendation systems
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
Founded in 1976
10001+ employees
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