Machine Learning Engineer - On-Device Adaptive Control

The Energy Tech org builds systems for managing the energy flow and thermals of Apple devices in service of a great user experience. Within this org, the team develops end-to-end solutions utilizing on-device machine learning and control, creating new techniques from data analysis and prototyping. Our work directly impacts the behavior of Apple devices across the product families.Description We are developing on-device control systems that manage thermal and energy tradeoffs on Apple devices. This means building models that capture device dynamics, designing cost functions that encode explicit priorities, and shipping control loops that adapt to real-world conditions. We're looking for a Machine Learning Engineer who can work across the full stack: analyzing field data to understand device behavior, prototyping control and ML algorithms, and getting them running on-device. The problems are messy — noisy sensors, changing hardware, competing objectives — and the solutions need to be simple enough to ship on constrained hardware.Minimum QualificationsMS or PhD in controls, robotics, electrical engineering, computer science, or related field — or BS with relevant experienceExperience with model predictive control, optimal control, or reinforcement learning (sequential decision-making)Strong programming skills in Python; comfort with C/C++ for on-device workExperience working with real-world sensor data (noisy, incomplete, high-volume)Demonstrated ability to take a project from data exploration through working prototypePreferred QualificationsExperience with thermal systems, battery management, or energy optimizationFamiliarity with embedded or resource-constrained environmentsBackground in system identification or online parameter estimationComfort with ambiguity — able to scope and drive work without detailed specificationsTrack record of shipping models or control systems into production, not just research#J-18808-Ljbffr