We're a small team of engineers who blend ML expertise, product intuition, and design sensibility. We learn by building-our prototypes range from novel architectures to complete interactive ...
We're a small team of engineers who blend ML expertise, product intuition, and design sensibility. We learn by building-our prototypes range from novel architectures to complete interactive ...
Prototype Engineer
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$42 - $47.25/hr
We are a group of engineers, scientists, roboticists, and company builders developing foundation ... Hands-on expertise with rapid prototyping methods: 3D printing (FDM/SLA), laser cutting, CNC ...
Prototype Engineer
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$42 - $47.25/hr
We are a group of engineers, scientists, roboticists, and company builders developing foundation ... Hands-on expertise with rapid prototyping methods: 3D printing (FDM/SLA), laser cutting, CNC ...
We're a small team of engineers who blend ML expertise, product intuition, and design sensibility. We learn by building-our prototypes range from novel architectures to complete interactive ...
We're a small team of engineers who blend ML expertise, product intuition, and design sensibility. We learn by building-our prototypes range from novel architectures to complete interactive ...
Sr. Prototype Engineer
San Diego, CA · On-site
$75K - $90K/yr
You'll work closely with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and operations teams to build ... Strong troubleshooting, prototyping, and hardware testing skills with attention to detail.
Sr. Prototype Engineer
San Diego, CA · On-site
$75K - $90K/yr
You'll work closely with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and operations teams to build ... Strong troubleshooting, prototyping, and hardware testing skills with attention to detail.
Prototype Engineer
Homer, MI · On-site
$30.25 - $34/hr
Responsible for processes for all prototypes, documentation, prototype tooling, data, communicating with product engineers, manufacturing engineers and coordinating with shipment. Utilize innovative ...
Prototype Engineer
Homer, MI · On-site
$30.25 - $34/hr
Responsible for processes for all prototypes, documentation, prototype tooling, data, communicating with product engineers, manufacturing engineers and coordinating with shipment. Utilize innovative ...
Prototype Engineer
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$95K - $130K/yr
We're building a state of the art prototyping facility to machine some of the world's most ... Participate in engineering design reviews to evaluate manufacturability * Collaborate closely with ...
Prototype Engineer
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$95K - $130K/yr
We're building a state of the art prototyping facility to machine some of the world's most ... Participate in engineering design reviews to evaluate manufacturability * Collaborate closely with ...
Senior Communication Systems Prototyping Engineer with Security Clearance
El Segundo, CA · On-site
$111K - $152K/yr
With innovative laboratories and prototyping, MPD delivers groundbreaking results. We guide our ... Our Communication Systems Engineering Department (CSED) within MPD specializes in the research ...
Senior Communication Systems Prototyping Engineer with Security Clearance
El Segundo, CA · On-site
$111K - $152K/yr
With innovative laboratories and prototyping, MPD delivers groundbreaking results. We guide our ... Our Communication Systems Engineering Department (CSED) within MPD specializes in the research ...
Sr. Autonomy Data Collection and Prototyping Engineer
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$162K - $203K/yr
Role Summary As part of the Autonomy Data Collection and Prototyping team, you will be fundamental ... Engineering Tooling HMI Development: Design and develop the on-vehicle user interface code that ...
Sr. Autonomy Data Collection and Prototyping Engineer
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$162K - $203K/yr
Role Summary As part of the Autonomy Data Collection and Prototyping team, you will be fundamental ... Engineering Tooling HMI Development: Design and develop the on-vehicle user interface code that ...
Sr. Autonomy Data Collection and Prototyping Engineer
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$162K - $203K/yr
Role Summary As part of the Autonomy Data Collection and Prototyping team, you will be fundamental ... Engineering Tooling HMI Development: Design and develop the on-vehicle user interface code that ...
Sr. Autonomy Data Collection and Prototyping Engineer
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$162K - $203K/yr
Role Summary As part of the Autonomy Data Collection and Prototyping team, you will be fundamental ... Engineering Tooling HMI Development: Design and develop the on-vehicle user interface code that ...
Candidate should possess a PhD in electrical engineering, computer science or other relevant ... Operate within a rapid research-to-prototype pipeline - demonstrable ability to turn novel ...
Candidate should possess a PhD in electrical engineering, computer science or other relevant ... Operate within a rapid research-to-prototype pipeline - demonstrable ability to turn novel ...
Prototype Engineer
Panama City Beach, FL · On-site
$31.75 - $35.50/hr
This position is for the LCAC 100 Program The Prototype Engineer will be responsible for the planning and test support of the U.S. Navy's Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) Amphibious Combat Vehicle ...
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Prototype Engineer
Panama City Beach, FL · On-site
$31.75 - $35.50/hr
This position is for the LCAC 100 Program The Prototype Engineer will be responsible for the planning and test support of the U.S. Navy's Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) Amphibious Combat Vehicle ...
Prototype Engineer - PLY
Plymouth, MI · On-site
$34 - $38/hr
The Prototype Manufacturing Engineer will help lead and perform all activities for building prototype systems in North America with a specific focus on Electric Power Steering products. This includes ...
Prototype Engineer - PLY
Plymouth, MI · On-site
$34 - $38/hr
The Prototype Manufacturing Engineer will help lead and perform all activities for building prototype systems in North America with a specific focus on Electric Power Steering products. This includes ...
You will work directly with the co-founders to design, develop, and test our clinical prototype. This is a difficult hands-on engineering challenge that integrates precision mechanics, novel ...
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You will work directly with the co-founders to design, develop, and test our clinical prototype. This is a difficult hands-on engineering challenge that integrates precision mechanics, novel ...
You will work directly with the co-founders to design, develop, and test our clinical prototype. This is a difficult hands-on engineering challenge that integrates precision mechanics, novel ...
Quick apply
You will work directly with the co-founders to design, develop, and test our clinical prototype. This is a difficult hands-on engineering challenge that integrates precision mechanics, novel ...
Sr. Autonomy Data Collection and Prototyping Engineer
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$162K - $203K/yr
Role Summary As part of the Autonomy Data Collection and Prototyping team, you will be fundamental ... Engineering Tooling HMI Development: Design and develop the on-vehicle user interface code that ...
Sr. Autonomy Data Collection and Prototyping Engineer
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$162K - $203K/yr
Role Summary As part of the Autonomy Data Collection and Prototyping team, you will be fundamental ... Engineering Tooling HMI Development: Design and develop the on-vehicle user interface code that ...
Prototype Build Engineer
Auburn Hills, MI · On-site
$33.75 - $37.75/hr
Stefanini is looking for a Prototype Build Engineer, Auburn Hills, MI For quick apply, please reach out to Lovkesh Bharti at +1 / The Prototype Build Engineer will be responsible for managing all ...
Prototype Build Engineer
Auburn Hills, MI · On-site
$33.75 - $37.75/hr
Stefanini is looking for a Prototype Build Engineer, Auburn Hills, MI For quick apply, please reach out to Lovkesh Bharti at +1 / The Prototype Build Engineer will be responsible for managing all ...
Prototype Engineer
Panama City Beach, FL · On-site
$31.75 - $35.50/hr
This position is for the LCAC 100 Program The Prototype Engineer will be responsible for the planning and test support of the U.S. Navy's Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) Amphibious Combat Vehicle ...
Prototype Engineer
Panama City Beach, FL · On-site
$31.75 - $35.50/hr
This position is for the LCAC 100 Program The Prototype Engineer will be responsible for the planning and test support of the U.S. Navy's Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) Amphibious Combat Vehicle ...
Prototype Development Engineer
Long Beach, CA · On-site
$39 - $43.50/hr
As a Prototype Development Engineer, you will be the bridge between conceptual design and physical reality. You will own the design, build, integration, commissioning, and maintenance of critical ...
Prototype Development Engineer
Long Beach, CA · On-site
$39 - $43.50/hr
As a Prototype Development Engineer, you will be the bridge between conceptual design and physical reality. You will own the design, build, integration, commissioning, and maintenance of critical ...
Prototype Build Engineer
Auburn Hills, MI · On-site
$35 - $38/hr
The Prototype Build Engineer will be responsible for managing all prototype build activities including developing and communicating build plans based on vehicle specifications, coordinating ...
Prototype Build Engineer
Auburn Hills, MI · On-site
$35 - $38/hr
The Prototype Build Engineer will be responsible for managing all prototype build activities including developing and communicating build plans based on vehicle specifications, coordinating ...
Prototype Engineer
Panama City Beach, FL · On-site
$31.75 - $35.50/hr
This position is for the LCAC 100 Program The Prototype Engineer will be responsible for the planning and test support of the U.S. Navy's Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) Amphibious Combat Vehicle ...
Prototype Engineer
Panama City Beach, FL · On-site
$31.75 - $35.50/hr
This position is for the LCAC 100 Program The Prototype Engineer will be responsible for the planning and test support of the U.S. Navy's Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) Amphibious Combat Vehicle ...
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8.1
Based on 680 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
6th of 30 rated technology retailers
Job description
The Machine Learning Research Prototyping team sits at the intersection of cutting-edge research and real-world impact. We serve as the bridge between groundbreaking AI and ML discoveries and the innovative products that define tomorrow's user experiences. Our nimble, collaborative team transforms theoretical breakthroughs into tangible prototypes that help Apple understand where AI could go next, and help the broader ML community build on Apple research.
We're a small team of engineers who blend ML expertise, product intuition, and design sensibility. We learn by building-our prototypes range from novel architectures to complete interactive experiences, whatever best illuminates a research idea. We work at the boundary between what models can do today and what Apple products and the ML community will need tomorrow.
Description
This role spans the full stack of AI development: from training and fine-tuning models, to building the systems that serve them, to crafting the interfaces that let people experience them. You'll iterate rapidly and communicate what you've learned.
We value diverse experiences and unconventional paths-what matters is that you can build, learn, and communicate what you've discovered. We're looking for someone who brings something we don't already have, whether that's a novel technical specialty, an unusual background, or a way of thinking we haven't encountered. If you build things to understand them, we want to hear from you.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience training or fine-tuning ML models (PyTorch, JAX, or MLX)
Strong understanding of ML fundamentals: model architectures, training dynamics, evaluation
Familiarity with current ML research landscape
Experience reading and implementing techniques from ML papers
Proficiency in Python and Swift; experience with C++ or Rust a plus
Track record of building complete, working systems rather than isolated components
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with LLMs: prompting, fine-tuning, RLHF, inference optimization
Experience reproducing results from ML papers
Familiarity with Apple platforms and frameworks (CoreML, Metal, SwiftUI)
Experience building native apps for iOS or macOS
Background in an R&D, research, or prototyping environment
Ability to work on ambiguous problems where the goal is learning, not shipping
Bias toward building-you'd rather make something to test an idea than debate it
Initiative to pursue ideas without waiting for direction
Eye for detail and craft in how you present work
Comfort communicating ML research to diverse technical audiences
Experience presenting at or attending ML conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, etc.)
Interest in AI education or open-source community building
Work you can share: models you have trained, systems you have built, ideas you have explored
We're a small team of engineers who blend ML expertise, product intuition, and design sensibility. We learn by building-our prototypes range from novel architectures to complete interactive experiences, whatever best illuminates a research idea. We work at the boundary between what models can do today and what Apple products and the ML community will need tomorrow.
Description
This role spans the full stack of AI development: from training and fine-tuning models, to building the systems that serve them, to crafting the interfaces that let people experience them. You'll iterate rapidly and communicate what you've learned.
We value diverse experiences and unconventional paths-what matters is that you can build, learn, and communicate what you've discovered. We're looking for someone who brings something we don't already have, whether that's a novel technical specialty, an unusual background, or a way of thinking we haven't encountered. If you build things to understand them, we want to hear from you.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience training or fine-tuning ML models (PyTorch, JAX, or MLX)
Strong understanding of ML fundamentals: model architectures, training dynamics, evaluation
Familiarity with current ML research landscape
Experience reading and implementing techniques from ML papers
Proficiency in Python and Swift; experience with C++ or Rust a plus
Track record of building complete, working systems rather than isolated components
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with LLMs: prompting, fine-tuning, RLHF, inference optimization
Experience reproducing results from ML papers
Familiarity with Apple platforms and frameworks (CoreML, Metal, SwiftUI)
Experience building native apps for iOS or macOS
Background in an R&D, research, or prototyping environment
Ability to work on ambiguous problems where the goal is learning, not shipping
Bias toward building-you'd rather make something to test an idea than debate it
Initiative to pursue ideas without waiting for direction
Eye for detail and craft in how you present work
Comfort communicating ML research to diverse technical audiences
Experience presenting at or attending ML conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, etc.)
Interest in AI education or open-source community building
Work you can share: models you have trained, systems you have built, ideas you have explored
About Apple
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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