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Machine Learning Researcher

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$250K - $350K/yr

Perform reinforcement learning research to improve model alignment and capability * Develop and improve our distillation pipeline for training high-quality models from frontier teachers * Train ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time machine learning researcher in the United States is $113,102.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,000.00 and $154,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Machine Learning Researcher vs Data Scientist?

AspectFull Time Machine Learning ResearcherData Scientist
CredentialsAdvanced degrees in CS, ML, or related fieldsDegree in CS, statistics, or related fields; often includes certifications
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, academic institutions, R&D departmentsBusiness environments, tech companies, analytics teams
Industry UsagePrimarily in research-focused roles, developing new algorithmsApplying models to solve business problems, data analysis

While both roles require strong technical skills and knowledge of machine learning, Full Time Machine Learning Researchers focus on developing new algorithms and advancing ML theory, often in research settings. Data Scientists apply existing models to analyze data and generate insights for business decisions. The roles overlap in skills but differ in focus and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Machine Learning Researcher job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 90% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 43% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 53% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,102 per year, or $54.4 per hour.
AIML - Machine Learning Researcher, MLR

AIML - Machine Learning Researcher, MLR

Apple

Cambridge, MA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Apple rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 661 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 30 rated technology retailers

Job description

Play a part in building the next revolution of machine learning technology. We're looking for passionate mid-level and senior researchers to work on ambitious curiosity driven long-term research projects that will impact the future of Apple, and our products. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work on innovative foundational research in machine learning...As a member of the team, you will be inspired by a diversity of challenging problems, collaborate with world-class machine learning engineers and researchers to impact the future of Apple products, and publish some of your results in high-quality scientific venues.
In this position you will be responsible for pushing the boundaries of machine learning research. You will publish your results in top tier conferences and journal venues, making sure that your research results are reproducible and of high quality. You will collaborate with researchers to propose a research plan to advance our understanding of machine learning and execute it through implementation and experimentation, in collaboration with your colleagues. You will provide technical guidance, and prepare technical reports for publication and conference talks. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with broader teams across Apple.
Demonstrated expertise in machine learning research.Publication record in relevant conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, ACL, EMNLP, etc).Hands-on experience working with deep learning toolkits such as PyTorch.Strong mathematical skills in linear algebra and statistics.PhD, or equivalent practical experience, in Computer Science, or related technical field.
Ability to formulate a research problem, design, experiment, implement and communicate solutions.Ability to work in a diverse collaborative environment.

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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.

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Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Cupertino, CA, US

Year founded

1976

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