ML Data QA Lead, MLO
Core
Lead data quality assurance for ML datasets powering Apple Intelligence, Photos recognition, and input features across Apple devices.
Role type
Senior IC ML Data QA Lead
Builds
High-quality ML datasets for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and AirPods
Domain
Consumer electronics / Machine Learning Data Operations
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Python, AI coding assistants, data quality strategy, QA tooling design, statistical quality methods, prompt engineering for LLMs/VLMs, team leadership
Preferred skills
Labeling taxonomy design, human rating program management, root cause analysis, project management
Technologies
Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, LLMs, VLMs
Responsibilities
Own quality strategy and roadmap across the data request life cycle; translate ambiguous expectations into explicit standards; run QA/QC checks in pilot and production; design and build new QA tools and review interfaces; introduce model-assisted checks into workflows; lead internal and external quality analysts; partner with R&D and vendors to define project specifications.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
