Sr Machine Learning Manager, Applied Machine Learning, AI & Data Platforms (AiDP)

Apple • Sunnyvale, CA

5h

About The Position

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, revolutionary ideas have a way of
becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences. Join the Ai
and Data Platforms - Applied Machine Learning team to pioneer enterprise
products where generative AI meets Apple's unique commitment to privacy-first
innovation. Together, we'll create tools that redefine industries while
safeguarding what matters most – our users' trust.

DESCRIPTION

As a Sr Machine Learning Manager on the Applied Machine Learning team, you will
lead a team of ML engineers building SOTA AI models and scalable APIs that power
features critical for Apple’s enterprise generative AI efforts. You'll be
responsible for the technical execution and delivery of AI systems that span the
AI stack — from SOTA models and inference pipelines to developer-facing APIs and
service integrations. This role requires someone who deeply understands both
AI/ML fundamentals and engineering principles, able to make informed decisions
about how to build systems that support and push the boundaries of modern AI/ML
techniques. If you have a deep understanding for AI/ML fundamentals, deep
learning, generative AI, strong engineering background and leadership
experience, then this role may be a great one for you! In this role you will
lead and mentor forward-thinking engineers and will own related activities and
interactions with teams across Apple. You will work cross-functionally with key
internal partners, researchers, product teams, and platform engineers for
roadmap development and delivery of our products.

Requirements

• 6+ years of overall experience in ML engineering, ML science, or related fields, with 3+ years in technical leadership or management roles
• Deep understanding of AI/ML and gen AI fundamentals including neural network architectures, attention mechanisms, modern agentic workflows, multi-step reasoning systems
• Strong software engineering fundamentals and understanding of API design for complex ML applications
• Track record of leading teams and delivering complex AI/ML projects from conception to production
• Strong communication skills
• BS in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field (or equivalent industry experience)

Nice To Haves

• MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field (or equivalent industry experience)
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to translate complex technical concepts and roadmaps for diverse audiences, including partner teams, and executive leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager