Algorithm Evaluation Manager

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Salary
$206,200–$356,400 / yr
Posted
75 days ago
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About Apple Inc

Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

Apple Inc currently has 1984 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Algorithm Evaluation Manager

As the Algorithm Evaluation Manager, you will lead a dynamic team focused on machine learning algorithms and Large Language Model evaluation. You will manage engineers and data specialists to build robust, scalable evaluation pipelines that ensure models are accurate and performant. Your daily responsibilities include overseeing the end-to-end data lifecycle, establishing curation guidelines, managing large-scale annotation workflows with external vendors, and performing analytical deep dives to troubleshoot model regressions. The role requires expertise in Computer Vision and Foundation Models, specifically regarding RLHF and prompt evaluation. You will utilize Python, SQL, and PyTorch to guide engineering decisions while coordinating with cross-functional research and platform teams. This position solves critical challenges in model benchmarking and A/B testing methodologies to ensure high-quality performance across various machine learning inference infrastructures and complex data environments.

What you'll do

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers and data specialists.
  • Define and execute evaluation strategies for both Computer Vision and Large Language Models.
  • Build robust and scalable evaluation pipelines that reflect real-world model performance.
  • Oversee the end-to-end data lifecycle including curation guidelines and quality management.
  • Manage large-scale annotation workflows with internal teams and external vendors.
  • Perform rigorous data analysis to troubleshoot model regressions and identify algorithmic improvements.
  • Communicate progress, bottlenecks, and strategic data needs to leadership and partner teams.

What we're looking for

  • A Bachelor of Science degree is required.
  • Candidates must have at least 10 years of relevant industry experience.
  • At least 2 years of direct people management experience is required.
  • Experience in model evaluation, benchmarking, and A/B testing for machine learning models is required.
  • Familiarity with the design and architecture of machine learning inference pipelines and infrastructure is required.
  • Hands-on experience in data curation strategies and human-in-the-loop annotation processes is required.
  • Strong analytical skills to identify trends, biases, and model improvements within large datasets are required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for translating complex technical concepts are required.

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