AIML - Senior Manager of Technical Program Management, ML Adaptation & Evaluation

Seattle,Washington,United States

Machine Learning and AI

As a leader of the Program team within AIML, you will play a significant role in the future of machine learning at Apple. Working with top-tier engineering and product teams, you will be driving the creation of platforms and technologies to build the highest quality ML-driven user experiences, with the strongest privacy guarantees in the industry. We're seeking a senior TPM Manager who can establish teams with strong product, program, and multi-functional leadership skills to deliver new features and technology. This team accelerates the adoption of machine learning in Apple products and ecosystems by leading all aspects of Apples ML platform, used by both Apple's internal and external developers. We support ML engineers and scientists through technologies that combine the latest in ML innovation and deep integration with Apple silicon and infrastructure, unlocking the creation of customer experiences that surprise and delight!

**Key Qualifications**

10 years in a role leading cross-functional teams in technical product development (e.g. Product Management or Engineering Management).

Proven track record of delivering large-scale engineering products or platforms involving machine learning, data processing, and data analytics tools at the Internet scale, including experience with ML training (e.g. train/test, evaluation, measurement), data processing pipelines, large-scale and high-throughput backend services, or user-facing applications that use those services and deliver measurable business or product value.

Ability to engage with business partners, translate needs into technical roadmaps, and deliver and effectively communicate and partner with executive stakeholders.

Experience building, motivating, and leading impactful teams of product and technical program managers.

Passionate about delivering the best user experience to internal users by actively surveying user needs and translating requirements into a feature roadmap

Ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions, make recommendations, and drive actions

Ability to clearly articulate product vision, and influence (and pivot) engineering direction based on that vision.

Self-motivated, independent, and proactive; validated creative and critical thinking capabilities; can quickly (real-time) triage, prioritize, and lead cross-functional teams under pressure

Effective and clear communication and presentation abilities, written and verbal

Highly developed strive to improve how things work, with a track record of driving improvements for team quality, performance, agility, or efficiency

**Description**

You will be responsible for driving the vision and development of that roadmap for Apple, partnering across Apple, and delivering some of the most ambitious capabilities for driving machine-learned features on Apple hardware (including opening up the boundaries on privacy-first machine learning). If you are the type of person who feels a personal stake in everything that you work on, has a strong sense of ownership, thrives in fast-paced environments with lots of ambiguity, enjoys working with sophisticated technologies, knows how to nurture positive relationships, builds trust, and works for the success for the entire team, we are excited to meet you!

**Education & Experience**

BS/MS/PhD EE/CS/CE or equivalent

**Additional Requirements**

- M.S. or Ph.D. degree with a focus in computer science, machine learning, data mining, or statistics

- Prior PM or engineering experience in Machine Learning training or inference technologies

- Past senior manager level or above management experience at a top technology company

**Pay & Benefits**

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 $182,900.00 and $333,700.00, 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 Apples 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 Apples Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Youll 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 (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) about Apple Benefits.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.

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