AIML - Backend Engineer, Evaluation

Apple

Seattle, WA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Apple, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Distributed Databases, Docker, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Go Programming Language (Golang), High Tech Industry, Java, Large-Scale Systems, Metrics, Microsoft Windows Azure, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, NoSQL, Open Source, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Modeling, Performance Reviews, Product Lifecycle, Proof of Concept, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Requirements Management, SQL (Structured Query Language), Software Design, System Integration (SI), Systems Scalability, Team Player, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Workflow Analysis
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
**Role Number:** 200631911-3337 **Summary** Would you like a chance to create a significant impact, working alongside world-class experts and using innovative technologies to push the boundaries of what's possible? At Apple, we believe in creating technology that enriches lives and empowers creativity. You'll play a pivotal role in developing Apple Intelligence, driving the next generation of groundbreaking products across all Apple platforms. **Description** As a Backend Engineer in AIML Evaluation, you will design and integrate scalable architectures and build core APIs, frameworks, and libraries that enable Modeling and Evaluation teams to efficiently assess AI/ML-powered features. You will lead requirements definition-including proof-of-concept development-and co-own the roadmap for ML evaluation platforms, ensuring seamless system integration and continuous improvement. Your work will strengthen automation, improve model performance assessment, and streamline workflows across AI/ML teams. The ideal candidate has a strong track record of owning full product lifecycles, from initial design and implementation to feedback-driven iteration on tools that support AI/ML development. You will build, measure, and optimize software solutions that deliver insights into platform changes, driving innovation and elevating Apple's AI-driven user experiences. This role requires strategic thinking, deep technical expertise, and the ability to excel in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment while partnering closely with engineering, research, and product teams to deliver high-impact solutions. **Minimum Qualifications** + 2+ years in backend engineering with experience in large-scale software system design and implementation. + Proficiency in languages such as Python, GoLang, or Java. + Experience with distributed systems, databases (SQL/NoSQL), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). + Record of building high-quality, highly scalable backend software systems. + Ability to tackle complex challenges, think critically, and deliver innovative solutions. + Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented attitude, thriving in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. **Preferred Qualifications** + Solid understanding of AI feature, model evaluation metrics, and data processing pipelines. + Previous experience in a high-growth tech company or similar environment. + Familiarity with open-source projects related to AI/ML or backend development. + Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code. + Master or Ph.D. in a related field.

About the Company

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Apple

We bring amazing people together to make amazing things happen.

We’re a diverse collection of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, as well as with services, including iTunes, the App Store, Apple Music, and Apple Pay. And the same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it.

About Apple

There’s a place here for every kind of brilliant. Everyone here is an innovator, or an innovator-to-be, no matter what your team or your role. So bring your passion, courage, and original thinking and get ready to share it, because every new product, service, or feature we invent is the result of people working together to make each others’ ideas stronger. Innovation at this level depends on people who represent the variety of the human experience and inspire us with their own fresh perspectives. Together, we’ll do amazing work that can make a difference in people’s lives. Including your own. Learn more about working at Apple.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1976
WEBSITE
https://www.apple.com/jobs