Summary
Apple is where individual imaginations unite, 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.

Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space. It will allow us to do the things we love in ways never before possible - all while staying connected to the people around us.

Do you want to push the limits of the best Augmented Reality platform in the world? Apple's Vision Products Group delivers algorithms that drive revolutionary features for the Vision Pro Headset. In this position, you will have the opportunity to be part of our extraordinary team of computer vision and machine learning researchers and engineers to discover and build solutions to previously-unsolved challenges and push the state of the art in AR algorithms that will change the way people experience the world!

The Vision Products Group is looking for a driven and dedicated machine learning research engineer, optimally with experience in 3D graphics, character animation, robotics, pose and shape estimation, or tracking algorithms. As a member of a fast-paced team, you have the unique and rewarding opportunity to shape upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of people every day.

Key Qualifications
5+ Years of professional experience

Solid foundation in 3D geometry and linear algebra

Experience in machine learning, preferably in computer vision or 3D deep learning applications

Deep knowledge of rendering, and familiarity with differentiable rendering

GPU programming experience with Metal Performance Shaders, or CUDA

Experience in deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow
Strong experience in C++

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Excellent problem solving and analytical thinking skills

Track record of successfully building and shipping products or open source projects

Creativity and curiosity for solving highly complex problems

Description
You'll be working in a team of computer graphics and machine learning researchers and engineers to implement world class algorithms that pushes the state of the art.

Your job responsibilities will include:

Inventing and implementing state of the art computer graphics and vision algorithms to solve cutting edge problems

Designing such algorithms to work reliably and efficiently on mobile devices

Collaborating with other teams in software and hardware to ensure the full pipeline runs efficiently and utilizes Apple hardware effectively

Cooperating with your team members to prepare presentations, papers, and talks to explain your inventions

Education & Experience
Ph.D./M.S in computer vision, machine learning, computer science or 5+ years of equivalent industry experience

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