As an engineer in the Special Projects group at Apple, you will be part of an innovative team focused on 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 while collaborating effectively across the organization. Ideal candidates are fearless in trying new ideas and are skilled in quickly prototyping and iterating to achieve high-quality implementations.

• Strong Python development experience.
• Strong experience with infra, cloud-native platform engineering, and Kubernetes deployment.
• 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.
• Experience with React.js and web UI frameworks is a plus.
• Experience with ML systems and model evaluation 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 with cross-functional partners to create innovative user experiences.
• Prototype and iterate on ideas to achieve high-quality implementations.
• Engage in the early stages of development for ambitious projects.
• Contribute to the overall innovation-focused culture of the team.

• 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.