AIML Resident - Apple Machine Translation Model Exploration & Development

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, C++, Generative AI, Large Language Models - LLMs, Machine learning techniques, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Objective-C, Python Programming, R Programming, Swift

Job Description

Apple’s AIML residency is a year-long program inviting experts in various fields to apply their own domain expertise to innovate and build revolutionary machine learning and AI-based products and experiences. As AI-based solutions spread across disciplines, the need for domain experts to understand machine learning and apply their expertise in ML settings grows.

Residents will have the opportunity to attend ML and AI courses, learn from an Apple mentor closely involved in their program, collaborate with fellow residents, gain hands-on experience working on high-impact projects, publish in premier academic conferences, and partner with Apple teams across hardware, software, and services.

Join the Global Siri team in Japan! We're responsible for shipping and improving Siri for Japanese-speaking users. On our team, you'll contribute to pioneering research in the field of multi-lingual foundation models.

Minimum Qualifications

• Native-level proficiency or fluency in Japanese and the ability to work in an English-speaking environment
• Proficiency in a programming language such as Python, Objective-C, C++, Swift, and/or R. Candidates should have experience completing a moderate-sized software project
• Demonstrated ability to connect and collaborate with others
• Graduate degree in a STEM field or equivalent industry experience in software engineering
• Apple’s AIML residency is a one-year program starting in July 2025. Residents must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week) July 14, 2025 - July 10, 2026

Preferred Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will also have academic, research, or proven experience in at least one of the following: Natural Language Processing/Speech/Conversational AI, Large Language Models/Generative AI, Machine Learning & ML Research, or Linguistics. Thesis, capstone project, internship, co-op, and/or proven experience in these fields qualifies
• We encourage you to submit a cover letter as part of your application explaining: What are your research interests? How do they apply to the specific Residency position you applied to? Why would you would like to join the AIML residency program broadly?
• APPLICATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 16, 2024