Apple
Special Projects - Research Scientist/Engineer (Robotics)
$150K–$278K
Santa Clara, California · Full-time · Posted Oct 12, 2026
- Education
- BS, BS, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
About the job
Research and develop machine-learning and robotics systems for perception and control, optimizing and deploying models on physical systems and contributing to research publications.
What you'll do
- Implement and train ML models, then optimize and deploy them on physical systems using varied sensor modalities.
- Troubleshoot issues across software and hardware and collaborate with engineering teams to build and refine systems.
- Document research and technical work for internal sharing and external publications.
What they ask for
- BS, BS, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong proficiency in Python and C++ and experience with complex, multi-language systems.
- Expertise in ML algorithms and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow.
- Experience with perception, control, and sensor fusion; strong software engineering skills.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with reinforcement learning, planning algorithms, autonomous navigation, and full-body motion control.
- Hands-on 3D CAD modeling and fabrication experience; knowledge of PCB design, embedded systems, and sensor integration.
Pay
$150,400 and $277,600 (base salary)
Tools
Python, C++, PyTorch, TensorFlow, SolidWorks, Fusion 360
AI focus
Develop and deploy machine-learning models for robotics perception and control.
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