Algorithm Optimization Engineer - ANE

Sunnyvale,California,United States

Machine Learning and AI

The Video Computer Vision org is a centralized applied research and engineering organization responsible for developing real-time on-device Computer Vision and Machine Perception technologies across Apple products. The team is working on exciting technologies for current and future Apple products. We balance research and product to deliver Apple quality, state-of-the-art experiences, innovating through the full stack, and partnering with HW, SW and Algorithm teams to deliver optimized solutions that brings our vision to life. We're looking for highly self-motivated and hard-working individual with expertise in optimizing machine learning and computer vision algorithms that run on ANE, GPU and CPU to join our team to deliver new technologies and experiences for Apple’s current and next generation products. Are your ready to be apart of the next big thing at Apple?

Key Qualifications

• Rich experience with popular CNN, Transformer, and Diffusion networks and their energy-efficient variants for mobile and embedded vision applications.

• Familiar with popular ML toolboxes (PyTorch, TensorFlow etc.) and their built in techniques for network deployment (TensorRT etc.)

• Familiar with ML network optimization techniques, such as quantization, pruning, distillation, low-rank factorization and compression methods.

• Bonus Qualifications:

• Familiar with Apple ML stack (ANE, CoreML, MPS/Metal)

• Familiar with 3D computer vision, multi-view geometry, SfM etc.

Description

Work on 3D algorithms performance optimization for Apple platforms. Analyze ML network bottleneck in the mainstream neural processor/GPU/CPU. Collaborate with ML network compiler team and hardware architecture team for both short term on-device ML model optimization and long term hardware design strategy.

Education & Experience

BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience

Additional Requirements

Pay & Benefits

• At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $170,700.00 and $300,200.00, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) about Apple Benefits.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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