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Get Access To All JobsAre you passionate about building groundbreaking camera technologies that enrich the lives of billions? Apple’s Camera Algorithms team develops the foundational technologies that define the photographic and cinematic experience for our users. We are the architects behind the image and video processing pipelines that bring every photo and video to life on all Apple products. We are seeking exceptional Generative AI engineers who share our passion for pushing the boundaries of computational photography and video! In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to leverage Apple's industry-leading hardware, including the Apple Neural Engine and our custom Image Signal Processor (ISP), to create features that redefine what's possible with a camera.
Description
As a member of our team, you will be at the heart of the innovation cycle, driving the future of Apple's camera capabilities. Your work will involve deep, multi-functional collaboration to deliver features that are seamlessly integrated and optimized.
Responsibilities:
- Design, train, fine-tune, and deploy generative models to solve practical challenges in image and video processing.
- Collaborate with product and design teams to conceptualize and define new camera features powered by AI.
- Partner with hardware, software, and firmware engineers to prototype, integrate, and optimize your algorithms for Apple’s unique silicon.
- Engage directly with our silicon engineering teams to perform low-level neural network optimizations and influence future hardware design.
- Drive projects from initial concept and research through to final integration and shipment in a future Apple product.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS and a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience
- Deep understanding of and hands-on experience with modern Generative AI models (e.g., GANs, VAEs, Diffusion Models, Transformers) and fine-tuning techniques (e.g., LoRA, DPO).
- Proficiency in ML frameworks such as PyTorch.
- Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven track record of innovation in Generative AI for image/video processing (e.g., Text-to-Image, Text-to-Video or Video-to-Video), demonstrated through shipped products or publications at top-tier conferences (CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICLR, SIGGRAPH, etc).
- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.
- Experience as a key contributor to one industry-leading image/video generation model is a plus.
- Familiarity with camera sensors and ISP algorithms is a plus.
- Experience driving technologies from early-stage prototypes to polished, production-ready products is a plus.
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $147,400 and $272,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Are you passionate about building groundbreaking camera technologies that enrich the lives of billions? Apple’s Camera Algorithms team develops the foundational technologies that define the photographic and cinematic experience for our users. We are the architects behind the image and video processing pipelines that bring every photo and video to life on all Apple products. We are seeking exceptional Generative AI engineers who share our passion for pushing the boundaries of computational photography and video! In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to leverage Apple's industry-leading hardware, including the Apple Neural Engine and our custom Image Signal Processor (ISP), to create features that redefine what's possible with a camera.
Description
As a member of our team, you will be at the heart of the innovation cycle, driving the future of Apple's camera capabilities. Your work will involve deep, multi-functional collaboration to deliver features that are seamlessly integrated and optimized.
Responsibilities:
- Design, train, fine-tune, and deploy generative models to solve practical challenges in image and video processing.
- Collaborate with product and design teams to conceptualize and define new camera features powered by AI.
- Partner with hardware, software, and firmware engineers to prototype, integrate, and optimize your algorithms for Apple’s unique silicon.
- Engage directly with our silicon engineering teams to perform low-level neural network optimizations and influence future hardware design.
- Drive projects from initial concept and research through to final integration and shipment in a future Apple product.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS and a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience
- Deep understanding of and hands-on experience with modern Generative AI models (e.g., GANs, VAEs, Diffusion Models, Transformers) and fine-tuning techniques (e.g., LoRA, DPO).
- Proficiency in ML frameworks such as PyTorch.
- Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven track record of innovation in Generative AI for image/video processing (e.g., Text-to-Image, Text-to-Video or Video-to-Video), demonstrated through shipped products or publications at top-tier conferences (CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICLR, SIGGRAPH, etc).
- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.
- Experience as a key contributor to one industry-leading image/video generation model is a plus.
- Familiarity with camera sensors and ISP algorithms is a plus.
- Experience driving technologies from early-stage prototypes to polished, production-ready products is a plus.
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $147,400 and $272,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Generative AI Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the DHS STEM designated degree program list before targeting roles. Computer science, computer engineering, and applied mathematics codes are the most common matches for Generative AI Engineer positions, but data science and statistics codes qualify too.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before negotiating offers
Run every prospective employer through the E-Verify employer search tool before you reach the offer stage. Startups and smaller AI labs frequently aren't enrolled, and discovering this after a verbal offer costs you time you don't have on a ticking OPT clock.
Build an I-983 training plan around your ML stack
Draft your I-983 training objectives around specific model architectures, fine-tuning pipelines, and deployment frameworks you'll work with. Vague goals like 'gain AI experience' invite DSO pushback; tying objectives to measurable deliverables like production model releases makes approval faster.
Target employers with active H-1B filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Generative AI Engineer roles by employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings. Companies that have sponsored H-1B visa petitions in AI and machine learning roles are structurally set up to support your OPT-to-H-1B transition and understand the filing timeline.
Use OFLC Wage Search to anchor your salary ask
Look up the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and geographic area in the OFLC Wage Search before any compensation conversation. Employers filing an LCA must meet that wage floor, so knowing it prevents you from inadvertently negotiating below what they're legally required to pay.
Submit your STEM OPT extension application 90 days early
USCIS allows you to file your STEM OPT extension up to 90 days before your current EAD expires. Filing on day one of that window protects your cap-gap coverage if your H-1B is selected in the lottery before your extension is adjudicated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Generative AI Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in an eligible STEM field such as computer science, electrical engineering, data science, or applied mathematics. The role itself doesn't trigger eligibility; your degree's CIP code does. Confirm your code appears on the DHS STEM designated degree program list before applying for the extension through your DSO.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify before your STEM OPT extension start date. Enrollment isn't the same as participation in a past hiring cycle; you need to confirm current active status. If the employer isn't enrolled, they can't lawfully employ you on a STEM OPT extension, regardless of how the offer is structured.
What goes into an I-983 training plan for a Generative AI Engineer?
The I-983 must describe specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, the supervision structure, and how the role provides practical training in your field. For a Generative AI Engineer, that means documenting work with large language models, training pipelines, evaluation frameworks, or deployment infrastructure in concrete terms. Both you and your employer sign it, and your DSO reviews it before submission.
How does cap-gap protection work if my H-1B is selected during my STEM OPT extension?
If your STEM OPT EAD is still valid when your H-1B petition is filed before April 1 and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. You don't file anything separately for cap-gap; it's triggered by the timely filed H-1B petition. USCIS issues guidance on cap-gap each fiscal year cycle.
Where can I find Generative AI Engineer jobs at E-Verify enrolled employers?
Migrate Mate filters Generative AI Engineer listings by employers with verified DOL LCA filing history, which signals both E-Verify enrollment and prior experience sponsoring work authorization. That lets you focus your applications on companies already equipped to support your STEM OPT timeline rather than discovering compliance gaps after a hiring process.