AIML - ML Research Engineering Manager, Generative Foundation Models & LLM Safety

AIML - ML Research Engineering Manager, Generative Foundation Models & LLM Safety

Cupertino,California,United States

Machine Learning and AI

Play a part in building the next generation of generative AI applications at Apple. We're looking for Scientists and Researchers to tackle ambitious projects that will impact the future of Apple and our products. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to direct a team working on innovative problems in machine learning, particularly focused on LLM's. In the Apple HCMI group, we work across the arc of machine learning/generative AI product development from feature design and iteration, data collection, model building, evaluation and red teaming, focused on ensuring that features uphold Apple's values and quality standards. This will require working flexibly with multiple partners and dealing with substantial ambiguity, even while driving toward consistency and shared processes. As a dynamic and constantly evolving area, you will need to lead through both formal and formal methods to responsibly deliver phenomenal products.

Description

• Research and advance red teaming methods for LLM's and diffusion models - Research and develop mitigations and safeguards to ensure safe deployment of LLM's in Apple products - Develop tools, metrics, and datasets for assessing and evaluating the safety of LLM's over the model deployment lifecycle, as well as methods and tools to help interpret and explain failures in language models

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in ML research

• Publication record in relevant conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, EMNLP, etc.)

• Hands-on experience working with deep learning toolkits such as Tensorflow or PyTorch

• Deep understanding of NLP and LLM's

• Ability to formulate a research problem, design, experiment, implement and communicate solutions

• Ability to work in a diverse collaborative environment

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience, in Computer Science, or related technical field is helpful

Education & 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 $210,900 and $316,900, 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 (~~~) 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.

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