AIML - Distinguished Engineer, ML Systems Evaluation Engineering

$293,300 - $468,500/Yr

Apple - Cupertino, CA

Full-time - Senior

Cupertino, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

In this senior technical leadership role at Apple, you will be responsible for defining the model evaluation strategy and developing methodologies to enhance model accuracy for AIML products, including Siri. The position focuses on delivering offline evaluation insights that drive model development while maintaining Apple's privacy standards. You will tackle challenges in creating representative datasets and simulations to provide a personalized user experience, collaborating with peers across AIML and Apple to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Define the model evaluation strategy for AIML products.
• Develop methodologies to improve model accuracy.
• Deliver offline evaluation insights to drive model development.
• Create representative datasets and simulations for personalized user experiences.
• Cultivate collaboration with peers and partners across AIML and Apple.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement in evaluation solutions.

Requirements

• 10+ years of technical leadership experience.
• Experience with Machine Learning development and evaluation.
• Demonstrated contributions to natural language products and technologies.
• Proven track record of forming senior partnerships to solve complex technical problems at scale.
• MS/PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Extensive experience delivering large-scale product outcomes.
• Proven record of gaining technical expertise on the job.
• Excellent understanding of an ML-based product lifecycle.
• Depth of knowledge in statistics-based evaluation methodologies.
• Expertise in generative AI technology and large language models (LLMs).
• Experience with systems engineering and understanding of ML and SW component interdependencies.
• Proven innovation record in technical guidance.
• Experience in establishing technical cross-functional partnerships.
• Experience with technical presentations for multiple audiences.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Discounted products and free services.
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition.
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments.
• Relocation assistance.