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Senior/Staff Applied ML Engineer - AI/ML Evaluation & Simulation

Yesterday Seattle, WA

We're building the next generation of AI evaluation systems - and we're looking for a

hands-on engineer who can bridge ML, software, and product to make AI systems more

measurable, testable, and trustworthy.

We're part of the AI/ML Evaluation organization, seeking a Senior or Staff-level Applied

ML Engineer with strong software engineering skills and a solid understanding of

machine learning. In this hands-on role, you'll help design and build intelligent systems

that simulate complex interactions (including agentic workflows powered by LLMs),

develop tools for extracting structured insights, and create robust evaluation datasets.

You'll also contribute to building scalable platforms for simulation and behavior analysis.

This role sits at the intersection of ML, engineering, and product - ideal for someone

passionate about bringing clarity and rigor to real-world AI performance.

Description

We're looking for a pragmatic engineer who thrives at the intersection of machine

learning and software development - capable of building robust, scalable systems that

support evaluation and development of advanced AI capabilities, including large

language models and agentic behaviors.

A successful candidate is comfortable navigating ML, systems, and product domains.

You bring strong software engineering fundamentals, experience building and

maintaining end-to-end pipelines, and a practical understanding of how to evaluate AI

systems in real-world contexts. You're curious about how LLMs behave in interactive or

agentic settings, thoughtful about evaluation design, and eager to build tools that

improve visibility and trust in AI. Above all, you enjoy collaborating across disciplines

and bringing structure to complex, evolving problems.","responsibilities":"Design and implement systems that simulate user-like interactions and workflows,

Build tools and infrastructure to generate, manage, and analyze evaluation data

Develop scalable pipelines to extract structured insights from simulation outputs

Collaborate with scientists and engineers to instrument and assess model

performance

Engineer reusable, testable components for experimentation and evaluation workflows

Help define and operationalize success metrics aligned with product and research

goals

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working on AI evaluation systems, LLM-based simulations, or agentic AI

frameworks

Background in building tools for data analysis, model evaluation, or synthetic data

generation

Familiarity with metrics instrumentation and observability in ML systems

Experience designing pipelines for AI/ML workflows

Exposure to applied research, generative models, or real-time systems

Understanding of how model quality connects to product outcomes and user

experience

Minimum Qualifications

8+ years of experience in software engineering, ML engineering, or applied ML roles

Proficiency in Python or another modern programming language (e.g., Java, Go, Swift)

Experience building and maintaining production-grade systems

Solid understanding of machine learning concepts, especially LLMs and their

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Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional partners

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Pay & Benefits

At 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 $171,600 and $302,200, 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 Benefits.

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Client-provided location(s): Seattle, WA
Job ID: apple-200616697-3337_rxr-661
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-02-07T19:10:55

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    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion

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