Robot ML Engineer
Apple · Cupertino · Posted 2026-08-17
Job description
Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something — you'll add something. Minimum Qualifications: MS/PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Math or related field Strong software engineering background Ability to break down large features and implement practical solutions Curiosity about new technologies, flexibility, and openness to ambiguity Strong proficiency with robot planning / decision making (e.g. reasoning under uncertainty, POMDPs, intent prediction, etc.) Preferred Qualifications: Strong proficiency with modern ML approaches (LLMs/VLMs/VLAs, Diffusion Models, etc.) Strong proficiency with classical robotic algorithms (optimization, graph search, etc.) Familiarity with the full robotics stack (controls, perception, motion planning, etc.) Familiarity with Swift and Apple developer tools