As an engineer in the Special Projects group at Apple, you will join an innovation-focused team dedicated to building tooling for model evaluation that integrates robotics, generative AI, and data analysis. This role involves working on ambitious and impactful projects in their early stages of development. The team emphasizes creating useful tools and innovative user experiences for cross-functional partners. Ideal candidates are fearless in trying new ideas and excel in prototyping and collaboration.

• Strong Python development experience.
• Strong experience with infra, cloud-native platform engineering, and Kubernetes deployment.
• Experience with ML systems and model evaluation.
• Experience with relational database systems.
• Experience with large-scale web development.
• Passion for software system architecture, API design, and developer experience.
• Industry experience bringing AI systems from advanced research to production.
• Excellent team collaboration skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related field and 5+ years of experience.
• Experience with React.js and web UI frameworks is a plus.
• Experience with robotics, embodied AI, or LLMs is a plus.

• Build tooling for model evaluation that integrates robotics, generative AI, and data analysis.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across the organization.
• Prototype quickly and iterate on ideas to achieve high-quality implementations.
• Contribute to the development of innovative user experiences for partners.
• Engage in ambitious and impactful projects in the early stages of development.

• 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.