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AIML - Site Lead & Lead Researcher, Foundation Models

Seattle, United States of America💼 Full-time🗓 2026-04-15 → 2026-09-28

Core

Leading a strategic hub to build and advance frontier foundation models (text, images, speech, video) optimized for Apple silicon and integrated into the OS.

Role type

Senior IC machine-learning researcher (foundation models) with strategic leadership

Builds

Production foundation models and research publications

Domain

Consumer electronics + Deep learning

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Deep learning, Python, JAX/PyTorch/TensorFlow, multi-modal understanding, reward modeling, on-device intelligence, research strategy, team leadership, product integration

Preferred skills

Web-scale information retrieval, human-like conversation agents, multi-modal perception, responsible AI practices, commercialization experience

Technologies

JAX, PyTorch, TensorFlow

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of engineers and scientists in developing foundation models; Define research vision and roadmap aligned with product goals; Conduct hands-on research on complex problems; Collaborate with product teams to translate research into features; Publish research findings in top-tier venues; Drive recruitment and retention of top talent

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight

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