Apple

Machine Learning Evaluation Engineer

Apple$138K — $165K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS and at least 3 years of industry experience
  • 3+ years in machine learning, computer vision, algorithm evaluation, or data science
  • Strong background in classical ML and statistical modeling techniques
  • Proven experience designing evaluation methodologies and quality metrics
  • Expertise in failure and root-cause analysis for systematic model weaknesses
  • Experience analyzing data quality and coverage gaps in large datasets
  • Strong Python programming skills for data processing and visualization

Responsibilities

  • Define and drive evaluation strategies for ML algorithms in product experiences
  • Design metrics that reflect real-world performance beyond aggregate accuracy
  • Analyze large datasets to identify data quality and coverage gaps
  • Conduct failure analysis to identify patterns and system-level factors
  • Build tools and visualizations for efficient model failure exploration
  • Develop scalable workflows for evaluation and reporting
  • Influence best practices and improvements across the ML development lifecycle

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge ML and computer vision technologies
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
  • Access to modern AI-assisted tools and workflows
  • Focus on developing robust evaluation methodologies
  • Potential for career development and technical leadership opportunities
Full Job Description
We are looking for a highly motivated Machine Learning Evaluation Engineer to join our team and help define and drive the evaluation of advanced machine learning and computer vision technologies. You will work closely with algorithm, data, and engineering teams to build scalable evaluation methodologies, uncover model weaknesses, and turn complex data into actionable insights.

You will play a key role in ensuring that our ML systems deliver high-quality, robust experiences across diverse real-world scenarios. The ideal candidate combines strong fundamentals in classical machine learning and computer vision with hands-on experience in metrics design, data analysis, failure analysis, visualization, and evaluation infrastructure. You should also be comfortable leveraging modern AI-assisted tools and workflows to improve engineering efficiency and accelerate analysis.

Description

In this role, you will define and drive the evaluation strategy for computer vision and machine learning algorithms used in complex product experiences. You will work closely with algorithm engineers to understand system behavior, identify the most meaningful quality signals, and develop evaluation frameworks that reflect real-world performance.

You will design metrics and evaluation methodologies that go beyond aggregate accuracy and help the team understand performance across important data slices and scenarios. You will analyze large-scale datasets to identify gaps in data quality and coverage and develop strategies to improve the representativeness of training and evaluation data.

A significant part of this role will involve failure analysis. You will investigate model failures, identify recurring patterns, develop failure taxonomies, and determine whether issues are driven by data, labeling, algorithm limitations, environmental conditions, or other system-level factors. You will build tools and visualizations that enable engineers to efficiently explore failures and understand the underlying root causes.

You will also develop scalable and automated workflows for evaluation, analysis, and reporting. You will be expected to leverage modern AI-assisted tools where appropriate to accelerate data analysis, visualization development, coding, and workflow automation while maintaining technical rigor and reproducibility.

As a member of the team, you will help shape evaluation best practices, influence algorithm and data decisions, and drive improvements across the ML development lifecycle. You should be comfortable navigating ambiguity, independently identifying opportunities for improvement, and partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality ML systems.

Minimum Qualifications

BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience

3+ years of relevant industry experience in machine learning, computer vision, algorithm evaluation, data science, or a related field.

Strong background in machine learning and computer vision, including classical ML and statistical modeling techniques.

Proven experience designing and implementing evaluation methodologies and quality metrics for ML algorithms.

Strong expertise in failure analysis and root-cause analysis, with the ability to identify systematic model weaknesses and translate findings into actionable recommendations.

Experience analyzing data quality, diversity, representativeness, and coverage gaps across large and complex datasets.

Strong programming skills in Python with experience in data processing, analysis, and visualization.

Experience building automated and scalable evaluation pipelines and tooling.

Ability to develop clear and insightful visualizations and dashboards that communicate model performance, regressions, and failure patterns.

Strong understanding of statistical analysis, experimentation, and performance measurement.

Ability to independently drive ambiguous technical problems from problem definition through analysis and recommendations.

Experience using AI-powered development and analysis tools to improve productivity, accelerate data exploration, automate repetitive workflows, and improve engineering efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field (Advanced degree is a plus)

Experience evaluating computer vision algorithms such as object detection, classification, tracking, segmentation, pose estimation, or hand tracking.

Experience with large-scale ML datasets and data pipelines.

Experience developing internal tools or platforms for ML evaluation and analysis.

Experience with deep learning frameworks and modern ML systems.

Experience with synthetic data, data augmentation, or automated data generation.

Familiarity with model monitoring, regression detection, and production ML quality systems.

Experience applying generative AI or AI-assisted workflows to engineering and analytical tasks.

Experience mentoring engineers or providing technical leadership for complex evaluation initiatives.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across algorithm, engineering, data, and product teams.

About Apple

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

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