Senior Manager, Data Science - System Intelligence and Machine Learning, ISE

Apple Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Manager in Data Science, where you will lead a talented team focused on integrating machine learning solutions into Apple’s ecosystem. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of user interactions through innovative generative technologies. You will be responsible for developing algorithms to mine vast datasets and streamline processes that enhance the quality of machine learning outputs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver impactful solutions that push the boundaries of what’s possible. If you are passionate about leading teams and driving excellence in technology, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in machine learning.
• Ability to mentor data scientists and contribute to algorithm design.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies for mining large datasets for model training.
• Lead a team to enhance data science and synthesis capabilities.

Skills

Machine Learning

Data Science

Team Leadership

Algorithm Development

Cross-disciplinary Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Master's in Mathematics

PhD in Physics

Tools

Data Mining Tools

Machine Learning Frameworks

Job description

Senior Manager, Data Science - System Intelligence and Machine Learning, ISE

Do you believe generative models can improve how we interact with our devices on a daily basis? Are you passionate about the user experience, and helping to make these improved interactions seamless, easy and enjoyable? Join our team, and be at the forefront of pushing Apple Intelligence towards even greater heights, as we lead the industry in at-the-edge incorporation of generative technologies into everyday user experiences. The System Intelligence and Machine Learning (SIML) group is responsible for crafting machine learning solutions running at the edge on all Apple platforms (macOS, iOS, tvOS, watchOS), taking full advantage of vertical integration and co-design with Apple Silicon. Examples include image generation for Genmoji and Image Playground as part of Apple Intelligence, face recognition and scene classification in Camera and Photos, along with a host of other focused technologies in OCR, handwriting recognition, and computer vision. The group combines research and development in a dynamic and engaging environment.

Description

The successful candidate will be joining a highly cross functional team focused on product software, back-end infrastructure, and tooling in support of our machine learning efforts. Our team interfaces with multiple internal teams from across the company, as well as developers and external partners. This role focuses on growing and leading a team dedicated to enhancing our data science and synthesis capabilities. This includes staying informed about the latest industry advancements, mentoring team members, and fostering collaboration with partner teams to develop and deliver impactful solutions. The team’s key areas of focus include:

1. Developing strategies and algorithms for mining large amounts of data numbering in the billions for the purposes of targeted model training.
2. Addressing challenges in automatic evaluation of generative results, identification and classification of failure cases, and strategies for assessing their prevalence and severity.
3. Streamlining human-in-the-loop processes for dataset construction, and creating and implementing systems that execute on strategies to account for subjectivity and human error.
4. Synthesis of training data as well as synthesis of augmentations to real-world data.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors, Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams passionate about practical machine learning solutions.
• Ability to mentor and lead data scientists while also having a system design and implementation perspective.
• Makes significant hands-on contributions to algorithms and/or implementation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for excellence and can instill this passion into the team and the culture.
• Product-focused and strategic mentality, comfortable making hard choices from among competing priorities.
• Skill in providing ongoing transparency to stakeholders and in cross-disciplinary communication.

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