AIML - Sr Responsible AI Research Manager, Data & ML Innovation

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Human Computer Interaction- HCI, Large Language Models - LLMs, Machine learning techniques, Planning and organization

Job Description

This role will be highly multifunctional. You will collaborate closely with highly skilled machine learning researchers and engineers, software engineers, and design teams to develop and deliver groundbreaking solutions for Apple products that uphold our values and quality standards.

We believe that the most exciting problems in machine learning research arise at the intersection with real-world use cases and that this is also where the most critical breakthroughs come from. In this role, you will be both an internal leader and a leader in the external research community to translate applied research work into broader societal impact.

AS A SENIOR RESEARCH MANAGER, YOU WILL:

• Lead teams of machine learning and research engineers to define and deliver responsible machine learning technologies
• Advocate for scientific and engineering excellence: You will contribute to the architecture and high-level structure of our AI-driven platform and features.
• Work cross-functionally on a diverse set of challenging problems and collaborate with extraordinary software and machine learning engineers and researchers to impact the future of Apple products.
• Work closely with product and partner teams to drive requirement definition, technical quality of deliverables, and execution.
• Build and grow inclusive, high-functioning, diverse teams.

Key Qualifications

• 5+ years leading teams that have delivered sophisticated machine-learning systems and human-centered AI products
• Strong research or product deployment record in areas related to responsible AI, with publications in top ML and HCI venues, e.g., ACL, CHI, CVPR, EMNLP, FAccT, ICML, Interspeech, NeurIPS, UIST, etc.
• Strong in research fundamentals, machine learning principles, and development methodologies around LLMs, foundation models, and diffusion models
• Strong in human-centered research and design fundamentals in Human-Centered AI, Responsible AI, Human-Computer Interaction, and related fields
• Strong organizational and operational skills working with large, cross-functional, and diverse teams

Education & Experience

Ph.D. or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Machine Learning, and Human-Computer Interaction.

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 $230,500 and $346,300, 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.