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AIML - Machine Learning Researcher, MLR

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$150K - $277K/yr

Play a part in building the next revolution in machine learning technology. We're looking for passionate researchers to work on ambitious, curiosity-driven, long-term research projects. In this role ...

Citadel

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Machine Learning Researchers play a key role in this mission by developing next-generation models and trading approaches for a range of investment strategies. You'll get to challenge the impossible ...

Apple

AIML - Machine Learning Researcher, MLR

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$150K - $277K/yr

Play a part in building the next revolution in machine learning technology. We're looking for passionate researchers to work on ambitious, curiosity-driven, long-term research projects. In this role ...

Citadel

$4.5K - $5.8K/wk

Machine Learning Researchers play a key role in this mission by developing next-generation models and trading approaches for a range of investment strategies. You'll get to challenge the impossible ...

Citadel

$4.5K - $5.8K/wk

Machine Learning Researchers play a key role in this mission by developing next-generation models and trading approaches for a range of investment strategies. You'll get to challenge the impossible ...

Citadel

$4.5K - $5.8K/wk

Machine Learning Researchers play a key role in this mission by developing next-generation models and trading approaches for a range of investment strategies. You'll get to challenge the impossible ...

Citadel Securities

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Use statistics, machine learning or AI (e.g. deep learning, NLP) to extract patterns from various kinds of datasets through innovative and rigorous research * Implement algorithms in high-quality ...

Citadel Securities

$4.5K - $5.8K/wk

Use statistics, machine learning or AI (e.g. deep learning, NLP) to extract patterns from various kinds of datasets through innovative and rigorous research * Implement algorithms in high-quality ...

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As of Sep 9, 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 September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,102 per year, or $54.4 per hour.

AIML - Machine Learning Researcher, MLR

Cupertino, CA • On-site

Apple
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$150K - $277K/yr

Full-time

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Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

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Job description

Play a part in building the next revolution in machine learning technology. We’re looking for passionate researchers to work on ambitious, curiosity-driven, long-term research projects. 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.
Description
You have a strong research background in machine learning or related fields and regularly publish your work in leading conferences and journals. You are committed to producing high-quality, reproducible research.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to define and pursue a research agenda focused on fundamental problems in machine learning, including efficient training algorithms and models with fast inference, especially with multi-modal, multi-task, and reasoning capabilities. You will advance our understanding of these areas through rigorous experimentation and close collaboration with colleagues. You will also develop high-quality code, provide technical mentorship, and prepare publications and presentations for top-tier venues. Additionally, you will have opportunities to collaborate with broader teams across Apple.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to formulate a research problem and design, experiment, implement, and communicate solutions.
Ability to work in a diverse, collaborative environment
High-quality open-source contributions to related projects
Strong presentation skills for internal and external communications
Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrated expertise in machine learning research.
Publication record in relevant conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, ACL, EMNLP, etc.)
Strong hands-on experience working with Python and deep learning toolkits such as PyTorch.
Strong mathematical skills in linear algebra and statistics
PhD or equivalent practical experience in Computer Science or a related technical field
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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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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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.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Cupertino, CA, US

Year founded

1976

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