Apple

Research Scientist / Engineer, Foundation Model Evaluation

Apple$145K — $175K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in AI model evaluation, NLP, or related areas
  • Strong fundamentals in machine learning and statistical analysis
  • Proficiency in Python and experience with ML frameworks like PyTorch
  • Ability to translate research insights into practical implementations
  • Strong skills in experimental design and valid conclusion drawing
  • Clear technical communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
  • MS or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Design and build evaluation methodologies to measure model performance
  • Create actionable signals from evaluation insights to improve models
  • Benchmark against state-of-the-art capabilities in various domains
  • Measure model quality based on real user experiences and feedback
  • Integrate evaluation findings into the model development cycle
  • Collaborate closely with model training and product teams
  • Focus on one or more areas of evaluation depending on interests

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on models used by over a billion people
  • Hands-on role influencing the quality of user experiences
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
  • Focus on cutting-edge advancements in AI technology
Full Job Description
Description

This is a hands-on role focused on the models that power Apple products used daily by over a

billion people. You will design evaluation systems where the outcome is not just a score, but an

actionable signal - one that drives model improvement and predicts real user experience.

Working alongside model training and product teams, you will close the loop between evaluation

and improvement.

Our work spans three areas:
• Frontier capability assessment: benchmarking against the state of the art in reasoning,

code, knowledge, and agentic workflows
• Product-aligned evaluation: measuring model quality in ways that reflect real user

experience
• Evaluation-to-training integration: feeding actionable insights back into the model

development cycle

You may focus on one area or work across multiple, depending on your background and

interests.

Minimum Qualifications

3+ years of experience in AI model evaluation, NLP, or a related area (e.g., natural language generation, information retrieval, or conversational AI)

Strong fundamentals in machine learning, natural language processing, and statistical analysis

Proficiency in Python and experience with ML frameworks (PyTorch, JAX, or equivalent)

Demonstrated ability to translate research insights into practical implementations

Strong experimental design skills: ability to design rigorous comparisons and draw valid conclusions from results

Clear technical communication: ability to distill evaluation results into actionable recommendations for cross-functional partners

MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing or a related technical field. Equivalent practical experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, NLP, or a related field

Direct experience evaluating large language models, e.g. benchmark design, model-based judging

Track record of collaborating with model training and data teams to turn evaluation findings into training improvements

Experience building reusable evaluation tooling or analysis frameworks adopted across teams

Familiarity with human evaluation methodology and experience partnering with annotation teams or vendors to assess model quality

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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Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
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$294.1 billion
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