AIML - Sr Lead Engineer, Evaluation

Apple Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 205,000 - 374,000; Full time

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Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits

Job summary

Apple Inc. seeks an A/B experimentation engineering leader in Seattle to design and build the next generation online evaluation platform.

You will steer the technical strategy, grow a high-performing team, and deliver scalable infrastructure enabling teams to run rigorous experiments at scale across billions of users. You will work at the intersection of data, product, and experimentation, shaping the culture of experimentation at Apple while delivering customer‑facing improvements in features,

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience as a technical engineering leader.
• Led teams that built and scaled experimentation or A/B testing platforms.
• Deep understanding of the statistical foundations of experimentation.
• Strong track record translating ambiguous, long-horizon problems into concrete engineering plans.
• Experience collaborating across organizational boundaries to align stakeholders on shared infrastructure.
• BS/MS in Computer Science/Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute a multi-year strategy to design and build the best-in-class online experimentation system at Apple.
• Collaborate with partners across the company to define the technical vision and grow a high-performing team.
• Deliver infrastructure enabling scores of teams to run rigorous experiments at scale.

Job description

Seattle, Washington, United States Machine Learning and AI

We are looking for an A/B experimentation engineering leader to help design and build the next generation of online evaluation platform. You’ll work with the teams and technical leaders at the heart of Apple, building cutting-edge customer experiences. Working at the intersection of data, product, and A/B testing, you’ll drive the culture of experimentation throughout Apple.With your expert technical skills, you’ll set technical strategy for the platform, stay connected to the details, and build the scalable system that drives better features, better software, and better products for billions of customers.

Description

As a leader and experimentation expert, you will build and execute a multi-year strategy to design and build the best-in-class online experimentation system at Apple.Collaborating closely with partners across the company, you will define the technical vision, grow a high-performing team, and deliver infrastructure that lets scores of teams run rigorous experiments at scale, driving improvements in some of the most used features and software worldwide.

Minimum Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience as a technical engineering leader.
• Proven experience leading teams that have built and scaled experimentation or A/B testing platforms in a service-oriented architecture.
• Deep understanding of the statistical foundations of experimentation, including the trade-offs of experiment design.
• Strong track record of translating ambiguous, long-horizon problems into concrete engineering plans.
• Experience collaborating across organizational boundaries to align diverse stakeholders on shared infrastructure.
• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science/Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with on-device or embedded system experimentation.
• Background in modern evaluation systems and programs.
• Background working with machine learning or AI-driven product teams.
• Hands-on experience in conducting experiments in the operating system layer.

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 $205,400 and $374,300, 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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Apple 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 applicant

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