AIML - Sr Engineering Program Manager, Research & Applied ML

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Effective communication skills, Leadership Skill, Machine learning techniques, Management, Writing

Job Description

Apple’s AIML organization is looking for an experienced hands-on program manager to partner with research and engineering in the creation of groundbreaking technologies across products and platforms using machine learning and artificial intelligence, with focus on new and ground breaking technologies. This role requires excellent relationship management, program creation, project management and cross-functional coordination. We are looking for a creative technical problem solver who can strategize and implement in an ever-changing fast-paced environment. This teammate will use product thinking, collaboration and partnership to impact engagement across multiple teams.

The Research and Applied ML Program team in AIML oversees have a portfolio of vertically integrated Machine Learning solutions ranging from data to hardware-AI co-design, across a range of hardware, software and user features, with the goal of enabling new and novel experiences for teams throughout Apple. Working in partnership with AIML Engineering teams, this is a hands-on Engineering Program Manager position working with the most creative people in the world, driving program strategy and project execution for multiple projects in the portfolio.

Key Qualifications

• Extraordinary program, project, and partner management skills with a demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate cross-functionally
• Deep technical background and experience shipping complex software or hardware projects
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, written and verbal, to all levels of an organization
• Ability to filter and distill relevant information for the right audience
• Natural curiosity to drive the next levels of business questions and insights, not afraid to ask questions
• Understanding of modern AI and ML and keen interest in their application to real world challenges

You will work with world-class machine learning specialists, in the conception, research, and development of groundbreaking technologies for Apple products and experiences. To be successful, you will be eliminating barriers to your team's success, clearly communicating your work to all partners, and ensuring that the big picture stays in focus while digging down to detail, as needed. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Drive Program Strategy and Project Execution for the Research and Applied ML portfolio

- Work with cross-functional teams to identify product value and vision, project scope, constraints, dependencies, timelines and risks

- Partner with Engineering to develop project objectives and key results, roadmap, prioritized backlog, and clear deliverables

- In partnership with Engineering project leadership, drive cross-functional team execution

- Lead efforts to gather and communicate progress, metrics and key results to leadership, executive team, internal partners and customers via presentations, documentation and web technologies

- Collaborate with other Apple teams to promote cross-team technology sharing

Education & Experience

BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.

A minimum of 5 years of experience in Machine Learning-related technical program management and/or research and/or engineering

Additional Requirements

• The following are preferred qualifications:
• - Experience in applications of computer vision and/or audio technologies to real-world problems
• - Experience in optimization techniques for on-device Machine Learning

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 $152,400 and $268,200, 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.

  Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.