at Apple
Location
Seattle, United States of America
Compensation
$198k–$343k USD
Type
full time
Posted
5 days ago
Market range · company + function + seniority
p25 · target · p75 · n=39
Posted $343k · in the market band
Tailor your résumé to this role in 30 seconds.
Free account · ATS keyword check · per-job bullet rewrite by Claude.
We are looking for a senior applied research leader in multimodal reasoning. The role expects fluency in algorithm development and computation, ability to set up future facing research investigations, and leading cross functional teams on company wide efforts. Key attributes expected in the role is fluency with state of art LLM workflows (prompt optimization, post training / alignment, automatic evaluation, distributed training & inference).
The role includes the opportunity to partner with world class system engineers to prototype and incorporate bleeding edge algorithmic innovations in the context of emerging agentic experiences. Ability to interface with large scale modeling & data infrastructure is a huge plus.
PhD, or MSc in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering, or a related field (mathematics, physics or computer engineering); with a focus on machine learning, or comparable professional experience
Strong ML and Generative Modeling fundamentals
Strong expertise in one of the following: Reinforcement Learning, Multimodal Training, Pre-training / Post-training foundation models
Proficiency in using ML toolkits, e.g., PyTorch
Proven track record of research contributions demonstrated through publications in top-tier conferences, or open source contributions to algorithm
Experienced in leading applied research efforts in Multimodal-LLMs
Track Record in transitioning applied research initiatives to customer facing experiences
Familiarity with distributed training and large-scale data infrastructure
The System Intelligence and Machine Learning (SIML) Content Understanding team is seeking a Senior Research Manager in Multimodal Reasoning. You will be working alonside teams that are in charge of operating system wide embeddings, personalized RAG workstreams, tool calling, context compaction / efficiency & memory systems. Projects are focussed on advancing Apple Intelligence capabilities, while working closely across disciplines with our partners in hardware engineering, design and product.
Selected references to our prior work (a) https://arxiv.org/pdf/2507.13575, (b) https://arxiv.org/pdf/2407.21075, (c) https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/12/apple-intelligence-now-features-image-playground-genmoji-and-more/
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace
Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
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 $188,200 and $325,500, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace
Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
More open roles at Apple
Hiring velocity, headcount trend, and every open posting on one page.
Open postings ranked by description similarity — useful if this role isn't quite right.