AIML - Sr Engineering Program Manager, ML Data & Infrastructure

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Agile methodologies, Effective communication skills, Infrastructure as code, Leadership Skill, Machine learning techniques, Project management, SDLC

Job Description

• Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Do you love taking on challenges that create a positive impact? Are you passionate about powering many ground-breaking intelligent experiences to be made? The Siri Assistant team is building groundbreaking technology... and we are looking for people like you!

We’re looking for a strong Engineering Program Manager with a proven track record of building and maintaining sophisticated machine learning infrastructure, tools and processes that power products that delight customers. As part of the Siri Perception team you will shape and drive the data & machine learning infrastructure strategy to improve agility, scale & accuracy.

Key Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project or program management
• Excellent project management skills including project structuring and managing multiple work streams interdependently
• Have personally worked on machine learning pipelines and data strategy for training & evaluation.
• Solid knowledge of technical system architecture and systems design tradeoffs
• Thorough understanding of testing, build and release processes for complex software
• Strong analytical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Agile, SDLC development processes
• Strong leadership skills, including coaching, team-building, conflict resolution and management
• Superior group facilitation, interviewing and influence skills
• Ability to communicate abstract ideas clearly and independently manage complex project objectives
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation, presentation and influence
• Ability to independently draft and present deliverables, recommendations and communication strategies

• You will coordinate and drive program execution of machine learning infrastructure projects that serves production services, as well as define the strategy & delivery of data products required to drive quality of Apple products. This includes collaborating with all partner organizations relevant for a project, You will:
• Communicate: Provide clear, timely and objective communication, including regular program status updates and critical issues as needed to executive team
• Coordinate: Coordinate discussions and break down complex issues into discussion topics to drive engineering and design alignment with support from project team, maintaining an orientation toward teamwork and collaboration
• Plan: Create and manage project timelines with clear dependencies, critical path and systematic methodology to communicate status. Manage risks and mitigations, and re- plan as events warrant. Drive alignment across the organization and between teams
• Execute: Drive on time delivery and deployment, identifying development and feasibility needs, establishing achievements for checkpoints and status updates

Problem solve: Proactively identify issues and solutions, and marshal resources necessary to attack and resolve. Coordinate with teams to identify issues, prioritize tasks and track risks to schedule and product quality, including cross-functional dependencies

Education & Experience

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or related field

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.