Apple

Sr Engineering Program Manager, AIML Foundation Models

Apple$130K — $180K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of program management experience in ML data acquisition
  • Strong understanding of machine learning concepts and systems lifecycle
  • Exceptional communication skills for diverse technical audiences
  • Proven ability to distill complex requirements into actionable roadmaps
  • Experience managing compliance with privacy and security standards
  • Strong project management capabilities with multiple interdependent work streams
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in EE/CS/CE or similar field

Responsibilities

  • Drive the definition and execution of advanced AI programs
  • Orchestrate the end-to-end workflow for machine learning model delivery
  • Build influential partnerships with cross-functional teams
  • Ensure compliance with privacy policies in AI initiatives
  • Oversee the deployment of privacy-focused experiences to users
  • Facilitate clear communication of technical information across departments
  • Manage and structure complex projects involving multiple teams

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with world-class teams
  • Opportunity to work on groundbreaking AI technologies
  • Emphasis on privacy and ethical AI initiatives
  • Professional growth and development in a leading tech company
  • Access to cutting-edge tools and resources for project execution
Full Job Description
Description

As a senior EPM for Apple's Foundation Models, you will own and drive the definition, execution, and delivery of some of the world's most advanced AI. This is not just about evaluating models; it's about orchestrating the entire end-to-end program that brings them to life. You will leverage your deep technical expertise in the large-scale ML lifecycle-from massive data pipelines and distributed training to sophisticated evaluation and on-device inference-to ship groundbreaking, privacy-focused experiences to millions of users. Success in this role requires orchestrating a massive cross-functional effort, building influential partnerships with world-class teams such across Research, OS Software, Privacy, and Legal.

Minimum Qualifications

6+ years of experience in program management in the data acquisition of ML technologies

Experience with machine learning concepts and technologies. Detailed understanding of building, evaluating and release management processes for ML systems

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.

Demonstrated skill of negotiating and distilling sophisticated technical requirements from multiple partners into a coherent long term platform roadmap

Experience leading cross functional security and privacy initiatives and collaborating with Legal, Privacy Engineering, Security and other teams across the organization to ensure compliance with privacy policies and security mandates

Project management skills including project structuring and managing multiple work streams interdependently

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across the organization

Ability to independently draft and present deliverables, recommendations and communication strategies

Bachelor's or Master's degree in EE/CS/CE or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

Direct program management experience with Generative AI or Large Language Models (LLMs) is highly desired.

A background in programs involving hardware/software co-design for ML acceleration and shipping AI features in a consumer product would be a significant advantage.

About Apple

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

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Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
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+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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