Location Context AI Validation Engineer

Socket.dev; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test for the Location Context team in Cupertino. You will validate algorithms and AI models powering location features across iOS and other platforms, ensuring robust testing pipelines and reliable performance.

We're looking for strong Python or MATLAB skills, experience with AI validation, and the ability to design benchmarks, run statistical analyses, and communicate findings clearly to engineering teams.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience validating AI models, crafting benchmarks and evaluation protocols, and performing statistical analysis.
• Proficient in designing AI-assisted workflows, using GenAI to automate and accelerate testing, debugging, and metrics analysis.
• Proficient at data analysis, data visualization, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Validate the algorithms and AI models behind location context features.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with a tight relationship between test and development.

Skills

Python scripting

MATLAB

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Experiment design

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

SQL/NoSQL

Job description

Apple is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test for the Location Context team in Cupertino. You will validate algorithms and AI models powering location features across iOS and other platforms, ensuring robust testing pipelines and reliable performance.

We're looking for strong Python or MATLAB skills, experience with AI validation, and the ability to design benchmarks, run statistical analyses, and communicate findings clearly to engineering teams.