Machine Learning Engineer, Software QA - Creativity Apps
AppleMachine Learning Engineer, Software QA - Creativity Apps
AppleLocation
San Diego, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/25/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Job description
The Creativity Apps QA team at Apple is looking for a Software QA Engineer specializing in Machine Learning to ensure high-quality iOS and macOS creativity applications. This role involves defining evaluation strategies, automating testing processes, and driving issues to resolution. The engineer will work closely with the annotation operations team to analyze test results and ensure features function end-to-end for customers. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape products that will delight millions of users.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of industry experience in quality assurance with a focus on Machine Learning.
- Strong comprehension of machine learning algorithms and modeling techniques.
- Proficiency in Python and/or Swift or comparable programming languages.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or a similar field.
- Understanding of SQA methodologies and practices.
Responsibilities
- Define evaluation strategies and automate testing processes.
- Analyze annotations and test results to ensure features work end-to-end.
- Develop and implement workflow projects, regression testing, and bug filing.
- Collaborate with team members to develop requirements and identify testing methodologies.
- Communicate progress and risks through regular status updates.
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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Apple Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
1,065
FY2026
Approval rate
99.0%
FY2026
LCA certified
9,221
FY2026
Entry-level share
5.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+30%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-35%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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