AIML - Sr Engineering Program Manager, ML Compute Infrastructure

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, GPUs, Machine learning techniques, PyTorch, TensorFlow

Job Description

As a key EPM of the AIML team, you will be responsible for establishing cross-functional partnerships with all of Apple’s ML partners understanding their use cases and improve the ease of use of the compute services. 

• You will collaborate with the Apple’s AIML engineering teams to define a partnership strategy across the entire ML ecosystem including 3rd party public cloud, Apple’s internal cloud, silicon vendors, and OSS providers to enable Apple Intelligence.
• We work with best in class engineering teams and developers across Apple to design the most efficient technologies to accelerate the ML lifecycle. You will be the trusted advisor to our customers to deeply understand their needs and help deliver low cost, high performance solutions that meet their use cases and business outcomes.
• Translate the product requirements to technical use cases helping to see around corners enabling risk mitigation for engineering execution through creating partnership roadmap for delivery.
• You will define new computing modalities using resources native to the cloud and take that vision to market in collaboration with internal and external partners.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of Product and/or technical program management experience covering some or as many of the following areas as possible: distributed computing, large scale cloud infrastructure, GPU/TPU usage for ML training, software and computing architectures, container stack, and networking.
• Experience in working with large scale GPU based AI applications, like Natural Language Processing and Recommendation, for training and inference or direct experience in building or managing cloud computing infrastructure and technologies.
• Proficiency in multitasking and leading sophisticated programs with cross functional teams with a track record in developing and bringing outstanding platforms to market.
• Self-motivated, independent, and proactive; demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities; can quickly (realtime) triage, prioritize, and lead cross-functional teams under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in Product/Program and/or solutions architecture or developer roles
• MS/PhD in EE, CS, Math, or Physics or equivalent work experience
• Highly developed drive to improve how things work, with a proven track record of driving dramatic improvements for team quality, performance, agility, or effectiveness.
• Demonstrated ability to define product vision, strategy, and roadmap along with the ability to deliver and execute
• Strong desire to learn, skills for problem solving, and the ability to make sophisticated trade-offs.
• Experience driving technical partnerships with internal and external cloud, software partners
• Knowledge of computer systems and cloud infrastructure architecture
• Familiarity with AI frameworks (e.g. Tensorflow, Pytorch or MxNet) and/or GPU development experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills including ability to explain sophisticated technical topics to non-experts

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 $165,500 and $293,800, 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.