ML Engineer - Evaluation Automation

Key Skills

GPT, Large Language Models - LLMs, Machine learning techniques, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Python Programming, Swift

Job Description

Design and develop machine learning and LLM-based solutions for ML model and system evaluation use cases such as:

Automatic large scale data generation

Automatic UI and Non UI test evaluation

Run evaluation jobs at scale

Build and optimize LLM judges

Intelligent log summarization and anomaly detection

Fine-tune or prompt-engineer foundation models (e.g., Apple, GPT, Claude) for Evaluation-specific applications.

Collaborate with QA teams to integrate models into testing frameworks.

Continuously evaluate and improve model performance through A/B testing, human feedback loops, and retraining.

Monitor advances in LLMs and NLP and propose innovative applications within the ML evaluation domain.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in machine learning, including hands-on work with LLMs.
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with ML/NLP libraries
• Experience building or fine-tuning LLMs for software engineering tasks
• Understanding of prompt engineering, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
• Experience developing LLM based automated evaluation frameworks
• Excellent knowledge of software testing methodologies & practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Swift/XCTest/XCUITest is preferred
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative working environment within your team and beyond
• Ability to triage problems, prioritize accordingly, and propose a resolution

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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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.