AIML Resident - Robot Learning

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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 fields, 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.

We are a growing team with a unique track record blending high-impact academic research and cross-functional collaborations. We are looking for a highly motivated Resident to pursue ambitious research that will result in a publication at a top-tier robotics conference or journal. Our ideal candidate will also be motivated to routinely engage with our partner teams in order to best align their research with areas of strategic importance to Apple.

Preferred Qualifications

Ideal candidates will also have academic, research, or industry experience in one of the following: Robotics, Machine Learning & ML Research, or Large Language Models / Generative AI. 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 15, 2025

Minimum Qualifications

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 2026. Residents must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week) July 13, 2026 - July 9, 2027. Additionally, applicants who are currently enrolled in a degree program must graduate before this program commences on July 13, 2026

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .