Machine Learning Algorithm Validation Engineer

Job Description

Join the Product Systems Quality team at Apple as an Algorithm Validation Engineer to work on delivering robust and state-of-the-art Computer Vision and Machine Learning algorithms for Apple's next generation of products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/EE and a minimum of 2 years relevant industry experience
• Strong programming skills and hands-on experience with Python
• Experience in testing products utilizing computer vision, computational photography, generative AI, machine learning, or related areas
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with partner teams
• Committed to encouraging an open and inclusive work environment

Responsibilities

• Design and run live test procedures, aggressor searches, user studies, and annotation pipelines to improve and influence ML algorithm performance and design
• Evaluate and represent the true customer experience while using a deep understanding of the various components within the models to test comprehensively and efficiently
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineering teams to consider the system design and external factors that influence model performance

Benefits

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.