AI Research Intern - Foundation Models & Multimodal Intelligence — Apple Retail Switzerland
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Full description
Summary Imagine building the next generation of AI-powered experiences at Apple. We are advancing the state of the art in foundation models, applying them across language, vision, and multimodal understanding to power features used by millions of people worldwide.
Description As part of the Multimodal Intelligence Team (MINT), with a track record of delivering innovations from the Apple Foundation Model to real-world applications like Visual Intelligence, you will tackle the practical challenges of scaling, optimizing, for building large models as well as integrating such models and agents into Apple products. You’ll collaborate with world-class engineers and scientists to push the boundaries of foundation models and agentic systems while delivering real-world impact
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a PhD degree or equivalent experience in Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Data Science, Statistics or related areas.
- Experience with large language models or vision language models and their application in agentic systems.
- Proficient programming skills in Python and experience with at least one modern deep learning framework (PyTorch, JAX, or TensorFlow).
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated publication record in relevant conferences (e.g. NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, etc).
- Experience with foundation models (language, vision-language, or multimodal).
- Experience post training (SFT or RL) for optimizing large models for agentic systems.
- Available for 6-12 months for internship.
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Questions about this listing
What salary does Apple Retail Switzerland offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Zürich is CHF 62'000 - 94'000 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Apple Retail Switzerland. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Apple Retail Switzerland offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Apple Retail Switzerland during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA citizens living in an EU/EFTA state can apply for a G permit and can work anywhere in Switzerland: border zones no longer apply to them, and they must return home at least once a week. The Swiss employer files the request with Canton Zürich's migration office after the contract is signed. Processing times vary by canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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