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Android AI / ML Engineer - On-Device

Android AI / ML Engineer - On-Device

ApolisMountain View, CA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Location :

Mountain View, CA (On-site preferred, at least 4 days / week)

Position Summary :

We are looking for a highly capable engineer to design and deploy real-time, on-device machine learning solutions for mobile devices. This role focuses on developing privacy-first, resource-optimized ML systems that operate directly on Android hardware, supporting high-impact AI applications in real-world environments.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in on-device intelligence and mobile ML pipelines, and thrives in fast-paced environments that demand performance, security, and adaptability.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Design and deploy efficient on-device ML models tailored for Android platforms.
  • Build end-to-end ML pipelines using :

TensorFlow Lite

  • ML Kit (including GenAI APIs)
  • MediaPipe
  • PyTorch Mobile
  • Optimize models using techniques like quantization, pruning, and distillation to meet mobile performance targets.
  • Develop context-aware, real-time inference systems and data pipelines on-device.
  • Implement privacy-first architecture, ensuring all data processing and inference is local.
  • Collaborate with backend / cloud teams to integrate model orchestration systems (e.g., MCP, Vertex AI, SageMaker) for :
  • Model delivery and remote updates

  • Telemetry and performance monitoring
  • A / B testing and rollout strategies
  • Implement secure storage and encrypted data handling in line with privacy and compliance standards.
  • Support adaptive model behavior using on-device personalization, federated learning, or similar privacy-preserving techniques.
  • Technical Requirements :

    Must-Have Skills :

  • Strong Android development experience using Kotlin and / or Java
  • Proficiency with on-device ML tools :
  • TensorFlow Lite

  • ML Kit
  • MediaPipe
  • PyTorch Mobile
  • Solid understanding of mobile constraints :
  • Real-time inference

  • Low-latency processing
  • Model size and resource optimization
  • Experience in integrating mobile apps with backend / cloud systems for :
  • Model lifecycle management

  • Secure telemetry and data analytics
  • Knowledge of Android security best practices, including sandboxing, permissions, encryption, and local data protection
  • Nice-to-Have Skills :

  • Experience with federated learning, differential privacy, or on-device personalization
  • Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP) and ML deployment workflows
  • Background in mobile AI features like anomaly detection, behavioral modeling, or privacy-focused applications
  • Experience with model orchestration platforms such as MCP, Vertex AI, or SageMaker
  • Education & Experience :

  • Master's degree with 5-7 years of relevant experience, or
  • PhD with 3 years of relevant experience
  • Preferred : Less than 10 years of total professional experience
  • Work Schedule :

  • On-site presence preferred - at least 4 days / week in Mountain View, CA
  • Standard business hours, minimal overtime except during key sprints
  • Interview Process :

  • 1 Technical Phone Screen
  • 2 Virtual Technical Interviews
  • Position Type & Growth Potential :

  • Contract role with high potential for extension
  • Strong possibility of full-time conversion based on performance and business needs
  • Core Technical Keywords (for resume alignment) :

  • TensorFlow Lite (TFLite)
  • ML Kit
  • MediaPipe
  • PyTorch Mobile
  • On-device machine learning
  • Mobile ML pipeline
  • Edge AI
  • Model quantization / pruning / distillation
  • Real-time inference
  • Federated learning
  • Differential privacy
  • Telemetry integration
  • Secure Android development
  • Model orchestration
  • Cloud-integrated ML (e.g., Vertex AI, SageMaker, MCP)
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