AIML - Sr Software Engineer - AI, Evaluation

Role Number: 200686891Team: Machine Learning and AILocation: CupertinoPosted: 2026-10-01SummaryDo you want to help build the next generation of Apple AI products? Our Evaluation organization measures quality across Apple Intelligence, Siri, and newest generative features, and our measurements directly inform launch decisions. Our team builds the platforms behind it: LLM-as-judge autograders, tools to validate them against human judgment, and systems that run them at scale.We are looking for a senior engineer to own a critical part of that platform and take it to the next level.DescriptionThis is an ownership role. You will take on major systems in our evaluation platform, existing or new, and be accountable for its direction, quality, and adoption.This role sits at the intersection of AI modeling, software engineering, and product quality.We are expanding rapidly, so the ability to build a strong foundation and structure to any system is paramount. We are supporting features that encompass both product development and research, which requires a balance of respect for both the scientific process as well as the product release lifecycle.Our systems connect many platforms and serve teams across Apple, so judgment with people matters as much as technical depth.Minimum QualificationsBS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field.8+ years of software engineering experience, including owning production systems used by other teams.Exceptional Python skills and a strong engineering understanding of system design, API design, system testing and validation, debugging and monitoring.Experienced in shipping production code with AI coding agents while keeping quality high.Preferred QualificationsProficient in building agentic systems, LLM-based applications, LLM-as-judge systems, and offline evaluations.Ability to interpret evaluation results, including human agreement, run-to-run consistency, and respecting constraints like data retention and privacy policies.Expert in building and maintaining technical integrations across multiple platforms in a large organization, with varying technical requirements and needs based off scaling, volume, throughput, etc.Product-minded, turning ambiguous requirements into a focused plan.Pay & BenefitsAt Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $150,400 and $277,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple BenefitsNote: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.EEO StatementApple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicantAccessibilityAt Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplaceLearn about reasonable accommodations for job applicantsApplication DeadlineApple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.