AIML - Sr Engineering Program Manager, Foundation Models

Who you are

You have over 5 years of experience in program management, particularly in the data acquisition of machine learning technologies — you've successfully overseen complex projects that require coordination across multiple teams and stakeholders. Your strong understanding of machine learning concepts and technologies enables you to effectively manage the development and evaluation of ML systems, ensuring they meet the high standards required for deployment at scale.

You possess excellent communication and presentation skills, allowing you to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences — whether you're collaborating with data scientists, engineers, or legal teams, you can bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders. Your experience in release management processes for ML systems means you understand the intricacies involved in bringing machine learning applications from concept to reality.

You are detail-oriented and have a proven track record of delivering technically complex platform projects — your ability to conceptualize and execute on these projects has been key to your success in previous roles. You thrive in environments where you can manage and coordinate projects with various teams, including vendors and internal partners, to create impactful data assets.

Desirable

Experience with AI applications and their validation processes is a plus — you understand the nuances of evaluating machine learning models and can provide insights that drive improvements. Familiarity with legal and compliance aspects related to data acquisition and machine learning technologies will further enhance your effectiveness in this role.

What you'll do

In this role, you will oversee the evaluation of machine learning models and validate AI applications, ensuring they meet Apple's high standards for quality and performance. You will manage and coordinate projects with various teams, including vendors, annotation platform teams, legal, finance, and partner data scientists and engineers. Your responsibilities will include creating data assets that power and evaluate groundbreaking machine-learned experiences, which will be used by billions of users worldwide.

You will conceptualize and deliver technically complex platform projects, leveraging your strong understanding of machine learning systems to guide your team through the development and release processes. Your role will involve regular communication with stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines, as well as to address any challenges that arise during the project lifecycle.

You will also be responsible for evaluating the performance of machine learning models and providing feedback to improve their effectiveness — your insights will be crucial in shaping the future of AI applications at Apple. By collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will help drive innovation and ensure that Apple's machine learning initiatives remain at the forefront of the industry.

What we offer

Apple offers a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on the future of technology. You will have the opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry, contributing to projects that reach millions of users globally. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in shaping the future of AI and machine learning at Apple.