Safety & Contextual Algorithms Validation Engineer, Sensing & Connectivity

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Employee stock programs

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple is seeking a Safety & Contextual Algorithms Validation Engineer in Cupertino to drive design validation of multi-modal sensor-based AI/ML models. You will shape data quality, KPI targets, and performance analyses for state-of-the-art contextual safety features.

Responsibilities include validating algorithms, analyzing large datasets, and communicating with hardware and software teams to improve end-to-end user experience across Apple devices.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in CS/EE/ME or equivalent.
• Background in time-series analysis, signal processing, sensor fusion, ML, AI or statistics.
• Proficient at Python and/or Matlab.
• Proficient at data analysis, data visualization, and reporting.
• Experience in validating AI models, crafting benchmarks and evaluation protocols.

Responsibilities

• Challenge the design and implementation of sensor based algorithms.
• Define KPIs & performance targets and analyze analytics for algorithm verification and validation.
• Utilize cutting edge generative AI techniques to assess algorithm performance.
• Create automated monitoring and evaluation systems to constantly track feature performance.
• Profile, process, and evaluate large structured and unstructured datasets.
• Participate and present in code review and data review.
• Perform comprehensive assessments of AI model outputs to identify areas of enhancement and facilitate improvements.
• Communicate with upstream hardware and downstream app stakeholders to drive end-to-end user experience of the feature.

Skills

Python

Matlab

Data analysis

Data visualization

Statistics

Machine learning

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / equivalent

Job description

Safety & Contextual Algorithms Validation Engineer, Sensing & Connectivity

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

The Motion Safety & Activity Context team is looking for a talented engineer to drivedesign data quality and algorithm performance to develop the next generation ofcontextual awareness, and safety features. Your role will include ensuring the highestperformance and quality of multi-modal sensor based algorithms that impact the lives ofApple customers every day.

Description

Our team's work enables key features like Crash Detection for severe car crashes, FallDetection, Movement Disorders API and an advanced Activity Classification. We are a dynamic, collaborative group that works at the intersection of scientific research and product development. We develop science-backed designs of best-in-class AI/ML models that capture the multifactorial nature of human health and behavior, delivering insights straight to our customers. We promote innovation and new technology to further improve our creative output. We are seeking a tenacious and passionate person to join this amazing team. If you feel this is you, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Challenge the design and implementation of sensor based algorithms
• Define KPIs & performance targets and analyze analytics for algorithm
• verification and validation
• Utilize cutting edge generative AI techniques to assess algorithm performance
• Create automated monitoring and evaluation systems to constantly track feature
• performance
• Profile, process, and evaluate large structured and unstructured datasets
• Participate and present in code review, and data review
• Perform comprehensive assessments of AI model outputs to identify areas of
• enhancement and facilitate algorithm improvements
• Communicate with upstream (e.g. hardware) and downstream (e.g. app)
• stakeholders to drive end-to-end user experience of the feature.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering
• or equivalent
• Background in one or more of the following domains: time-series analysis, signal
• processing, sensor fusion, machine learning, AI models, statistics, proficient at
• coding in Python and/or Matlab
• Proficient at data analysis, data visualization, and reporting
• Experience in validating AI models, crafting benchmarks and evaluation
• protocols, and performing statistical analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work in dynamic environment with shifting priorities and schedules
• Familiarity building data pipelines for large-scale data processing
• Experience working with databases (SQL/NoSQL), comfortable with query
• languages and designing tables, views, indices, familiarity with AWS services/API
• such as S3 is a plus
• Familiarity testing hardware and/or testing software (including designing,
• implementing and executing test plans) is a plus
• Detail-oriented, able to find bugs, investigate & debug issues, and drive solutions
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, self-motivated, laser-focused, and
• solution-oriented

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 $129,300 and $194,700, 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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