Machine Learning Researcher, Foundation Models
Core
Researching and engineering frontier foundation models (LLMs) optimized for Apple silicon to power private, personal OS experiences.
Role type
Senior IC machine learning researcher (foundation models)
Builds
Pre-trained foundation models and mid-training approaches for Apple products
Domain
Deep learning, large language models, Apple silicon optimization
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
deep learning research, LLM architecture design, scientific scaling, Python programming, JAX/PyTorch/Tensorflow, code generation for LLMs
Preferred skills
reinforcement learning, on-policy distillation, post-training/mid-training strategies, LLM context lengthening, full-stack LLM optimization, kernel optimization (Pallas/Triton)
Responsibilities
Focus on pretraining, LLM architecture, and scientific scaling of LLMs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
