Sr. Computer Vision and Machine Learning Engineer, Creativity Apps

Responsibilities

You will design and develop next-generation agentic features for Apple's creative applications. You will collaborate with designers and engineers to innovate in the creative space using pioneering technologies.

Requirements

Requires an MS or PhD in Computer Science or a related field with 4+ years of industry experience in AI, machine learning, or computer vision. Candidates must have strong programming skills and experience building and deploying complex, user-facing AI systems.

Skills

• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• Generative AI
• Deep Learning
• LLM
• VLM
• Agentic Workflows
• Python
• C++
• PyTorch
• JAX
• TensorFlow
• Transformer Models
• GANs
• Core ML
• Swift

About this role

At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming phenomenal products, services, and
customer experiences very quickly! The Creativity Apps team needs your help
shaping the next generation of creative editing tools by working on pioneering
technologies to surprise and delight creative pros and enthusiasts alike. As a
Computer Vision & Machine Learning Engineer, you will be working alongside our
world-class creatives, designers, and engineers to help innovate in the creative
space in ways that only Apple can. This is a highly visible, highly impactful
opportunity!

DESCRIPTION

The ideal candidate combines strong foundations in agentic workflows with
hands-on experience building, evaluating, and deploying complex user-facing
systems. This position requires a self-motivated individual with excellent
interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with all levels of the
organization. You will contribute to the design and development of
next-generation agentic features for Apple’s creative applications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

MS in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field, and 4+ years of
industry experience delivering products in generative AI, machine learning, or
computer vision. Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of machine learning
and deep learning. Experience building and evaluating LLM/VLM-powered agents,
including tool use, multi-step reasoning, planning, and context management.
Hands-on experience building, training, and deploying transformer-based vision
models, GANs, or related methods. Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++
and a deep learning framework such as PyTorch, JAX, or TensorFlow. Creative
problem solver with strong communication and collaboration skills. Committed to
encouraging an open and inclusive work environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field. Experience
deploying agentic systems to production, including work on AI reliability,
safety, or benchmarking. Experience fine-tuning LLMs or training adapters for
foundation models. Experience optimizing models for resource-constrained
platforms, ideally with Core ML, Swift, and iOS/macOS. Strong patent and
publication record at top conferences. Keen interest in the art and science of
photography.

About Apple

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees · headquartered in Cupertino, California · founded 1976