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Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Multifaceted, amazing people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices, strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. Join us in this truly exciting era of Artificial Intelligence to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple products & experiences! We are continuously advancing the state of the art in Computer Vision and Machine Learning, touching all aspects of language and multimodal foundation models, from data collection, data curation to modeling, evaluation and deployment. As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to craft upcoming research directions in the field of multimodal foundation models that will inspire future Apple products. You will be working alongside highly accomplished and deeply technical scientists and engineers to develop pioneering solutions for challenging problems. This is a unique opportunity to be part of what forms the future of Apple products that will touch the lives of many people. We (Multimodal Intelligence Team) are looking for an AI Research Scientist to work on the field of Generative AI and multimodal foundation models. Our team has an established track record of shipping features that leverage multiple sensors, such as FaceID, RoomPlan and hand tracking in VisionPro, as well as a strong research presence in the multimodal AI community. Our publications span multimodal pre-training, vision-language models, video-language models, and multimodal alignment. We are focused on building experiences that demonstrate the power of our sensing hardware as well as large foundation models.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You will work on advancing the capabilities of foundation models and guiding them toward real-world applications in Apple products. This includes researching and developing methods that improve alignment, reasoning, and adaptation of large models to practical use cases, while ensuring they meet Apple’s standards for efficiency, scalability, and privacy. You will focus on creating customized foundation models with targeted capabilities that operate efficiently in constrained environments, supporting the next generation of intelligence across Apple’s ecosystem.
Your work includes staying ahead of emerging research and identifying techniques that are suitable for real-world deployment, helping translate scientific advancements into production-quality solutions. You will design and optimize large-scale data pipelines that support robust training and detailed evaluation of foundation models, working with massive multimodal datasets to push the limits of performance. You will explore new techniques that strengthen focused reasoning, multimodal understanding, and adaptive behavior, enabling models that perform well at large scale while also being tailored for specific Apple experiences, from cloud systems to on-device intelligence.
Collaboration is essential in this role. You will partner with multi-functional teams of engineers and researchers to bring customized and efficient models into Apple products, ensuring smooth integration and enabling intelligent and natural user experiences throughout the ecosystem.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficient programming skills in Python and experience with at least one modern deep learning framework (PyTorch, JAX, or TensorFlow).
- Experience working with large-scale training pipelines and distributed systems.
- Master's or equivalent practical experience, in Computer Science, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, or related technical field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD, or equivalent practical experience, in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related technical field.
- Demonstrated expertise in related field with publication record in relevant conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, COLM, etc).
- Experience with full stack of foundation model training (vision-language).
- Familiarity with large-scale data pipelines, including data curation, preprocessing, and efficient storage.
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-functional, collaborative environment.
- Experience with advanced reasoning or reinforcement learning methods.
- Experience with model distillation using on-policy or off-policy techniques.
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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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.
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.
INTRODUCTION
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Multifaceted, amazing people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices, strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. Join us in this truly exciting era of Artificial Intelligence to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple products & experiences! We are continuously advancing the state of the art in Computer Vision and Machine Learning, touching all aspects of language and multimodal foundation models, from data collection, data curation to modeling, evaluation and deployment. As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to craft upcoming research directions in the field of multimodal foundation models that will inspire future Apple products. You will be working alongside highly accomplished and deeply technical scientists and engineers to develop pioneering solutions for challenging problems. This is a unique opportunity to be part of what forms the future of Apple products that will touch the lives of many people. We (Multimodal Intelligence Team) are looking for an AI Research Scientist to work on the field of Generative AI and multimodal foundation models. Our team has an established track record of shipping features that leverage multiple sensors, such as FaceID, RoomPlan and hand tracking in VisionPro, as well as a strong research presence in the multimodal AI community. Our publications span multimodal pre-training, vision-language models, video-language models, and multimodal alignment. We are focused on building experiences that demonstrate the power of our sensing hardware as well as large foundation models.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You will work on advancing the capabilities of foundation models and guiding them toward real-world applications in Apple products. This includes researching and developing methods that improve alignment, reasoning, and adaptation of large models to practical use cases, while ensuring they meet Apple’s standards for efficiency, scalability, and privacy. You will focus on creating customized foundation models with targeted capabilities that operate efficiently in constrained environments, supporting the next generation of intelligence across Apple’s ecosystem.
Your work includes staying ahead of emerging research and identifying techniques that are suitable for real-world deployment, helping translate scientific advancements into production-quality solutions. You will design and optimize large-scale data pipelines that support robust training and detailed evaluation of foundation models, working with massive multimodal datasets to push the limits of performance. You will explore new techniques that strengthen focused reasoning, multimodal understanding, and adaptive behavior, enabling models that perform well at large scale while also being tailored for specific Apple experiences, from cloud systems to on-device intelligence.
Collaboration is essential in this role. You will partner with multi-functional teams of engineers and researchers to bring customized and efficient models into Apple products, ensuring smooth integration and enabling intelligent and natural user experiences throughout the ecosystem.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficient programming skills in Python and experience with at least one modern deep learning framework (PyTorch, JAX, or TensorFlow).
- Experience working with large-scale training pipelines and distributed systems.
- Master's or equivalent practical experience, in Computer Science, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, or related technical field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD, or equivalent practical experience, in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related technical field.
- Demonstrated expertise in related field with publication record in relevant conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, COLM, etc).
- Experience with full stack of foundation model training (vision-language).
- Familiarity with large-scale data pipelines, including data curation, preprocessing, and efficient storage.
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-functional, collaborative environment.
- Experience with advanced reasoning or reinforcement learning methods.
- Experience with model distillation using on-policy or off-policy techniques.
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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an AI Research Scientist
Align your credentials to TN categories
AI Research Scientist isn't a named TN category, so your offer letter must frame your role under Computer Systems Analyst or Engineer. Your degree field and job duties both need to support that classification before you apply.
Request a research-specific offer letter
Generic offer letters get flagged at the port of entry. Ask your employer to describe your specific research scope, the models or systems you'll work on, and how your academic background qualifies you for that work.
Target employers with active AI research labs
Companies running dedicated AI research divisions, not just applied ML teams, are more familiar with TN sponsorship for research roles. University-affiliated research centers and national labs also routinely sponsor TN professionals in this field.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-ready employers
Spotting which employers have sponsored TN professionals in research roles takes more than a keyword search. Migrate Mate surfaces that employer history so you can focus your applications on companies already prepared to file.
Prepare for CBP scrutiny on research versus product roles
CBP officers sometimes question whether AI research constitutes a qualifying specialty occupation. Bring published papers, conference proceedings, or a project summary that distinguishes your research function from a general software engineering position.
Mexican professionals must account for consular processing
Unlike Canadians who can self-petition at a port of entry, Mexican nationals apply through a U.S. consulate and face the annual TN allocation. Build extra lead time into your start date and confirm your employer's timeline accounts for consular scheduling.
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Find AI Research Scientist JobsAI Research Scientist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an AI Research Scientist role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, but the classification depends on how your role is framed. TN visa categories don't list AI Research Scientist explicitly, so your employer must map the position to an approved category such as Computer Systems Analyst or Engineer. Your degree field must align with that category, and your offer letter must describe research duties that support the classification at the port of entry or consulate.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for AI Research Scientist roles?
The TN visa has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, which means you can start working as soon as CBP approves your entry rather than waiting for an October 1 start date. H-1B requires surviving a random lottery with roughly one-in-four odds before any adjudication begins. For Mexican nationals, TN has an annual allocation limit, but it still avoids the lottery. The tradeoff is that TN doesn't lead directly to permanent residence, while H-1B is a dual-intent visa that does.
What documents should I bring to the port of entry for a TN application as an AI researcher?
You'll need your valid passport, a detailed offer letter from your U.S. employer describing your research role and its connection to your degree, and proof of your academic credentials such as official transcripts or a degree certificate. Published research, conference papers, or a project brief can strengthen your case if a CBP officer questions whether your duties constitute a qualifying specialty occupation rather than general software development work.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor TN visas for AI Research Scientists?
Companies operating dedicated AI research divisions, federally funded research and development centers, and university-affiliated labs are among the most experienced with TN sponsorship for research roles. These organizations often have immigration counsel on retainer and understand how to structure an offer letter that satisfies TN category requirements. Migrate Mate lets you search for employers with a documented history of sponsoring TN professionals, so you can prioritize applications to organizations already familiar with the process.
Can I change employers or extend my TN status while working as an AI Research Scientist?
Yes. TN status is employer-specific, so changing employers requires a new TN application, either at a port of entry or through USCIS if you're already in the U.S. Extensions can be filed with USCIS in increments of up to three years, and there's no cap on how many times you can renew. Your new employer's offer letter must again satisfy the specialty occupation framing tied to your research role and degree field.
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