Research Engineer, Large Visual Generative Model Optimization

Apple's System Intelligence and Machine Learning (SIML) organization is seeking visual generative modeling research engineers to advance their Apple Intelligence platform. This role is part of the core team that developed groundbreaking technologies like Image Playground, Genmoji, and Image Wand. As a Research Engineer focusing on Large Visual Generative Model Optimization, you'll be at the forefront of developing and optimizing large-scale ML models for image/video generation, editing, and personalization features used by billions of Apple users.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while balancing practical constraints like memory, latency, and power efficiency. You'll be joining the team responsible for iOS 18.2's innovative features and will play a crucial role in shaping future user experiences. The role demands expertise in model compression, distillation, and efficient architecture design, with opportunities to publish research at top ML conferences.

Working in Apple's highly collaborative environment, you'll interact with ML researchers, software engineers, and hardware teams to bring research concepts into production. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to contribute to products used worldwide. This is an ideal role for someone passionate about machine learning, with strong technical skills and the ability to translate complex research into practical applications that enhance how users interact with Apple devices.