Sr Engineering Program Manager, Apple Intelligence Evaluations

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California, is seeking a Sr Engineering Program Manager to lead cross-functional ML initiatives and own evaluation plans for foundation models and AI features.

You will work with Research, Engineering, Privacy, and Data Science to ensure products meet the high quality bar Apple users expect. You’ll thrive in a fast-moving environment, delivering phenomenal AI-enabled experiences to over a billion customers with a strong emphasis on data-driven decision making and clear

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's or Master's in EE, CS, or CE.
• 5+ years managing large ML-powered programs across large organizations.
• Proven program management, analytical, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including presentations and negotiations.
• Strong problem-solving with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Own the evaluation plan for foundation models or AI features, including scope, metrics, timelines and launch-readiness criteria.
• Partner with product, research, data science and engineering to define evaluation requirements, methodologies, and tooling.
• Drive multiple complex workstreams with clear dependencies and critical path; manage risks and keep stakeholders aligned.
• Manage annotation and data collection operations to deliver high-quality evaluation data on schedule.
• Partner with engineering, privacy, and legal to ensure data strategy is world-class and aligns with Apple's values.
• Synthesize technical complexity into clear, actionable communications for executive leadership.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

ML/AI knowledge

Education

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

Job description

Sr Engineering Program Manager, Apple Intelligence Evaluations

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something.

Description

We’re looking for a Sr Engineering Program Manager with a proven track record of leading highly cross-functional Software and ML initiatives. In this role, you’ll own the evaluation plans for Apple’s foundation models or the AI features built on them, partnering with world-class teams across Research, Engineering, Privacy, and Data Science. You’ll thrive in a fast-moving environment, and your work will ensure that products reaching over 1 billion customers meet the quality bar Apple users expect and love. If you’re excited by a new technology space and by delivering phenomenal products with a great team, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Own the evaluation plan for foundation models or AI features, including scope, metrics, timelines and launch-readiness criteria
• Partner with product, research, data science and engineering teams to define evaluation requirements, methodologies, and tooling
• Drive multiple complex workstreams at once with clear dependencies and critical path. Manage risks, resolve conflicts and keep stakeholders aligned
• Manage annotation and data collection operations to deliver high-quality evaluation data on schedule
• Partner with engineering, privacy, and legal teams to ensure our data strategy is not only world-class, but also aligns with Apple's core values
• Synthesize technical complexity into clear, actionable communications for executive leadership

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in EE, CS, CE, or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience managing large-scale, ML-powered and software programs across large organizations
• Proven program management, analytical, and cross-functional leadership skills, with experience driving data-driven decision-making and process improvements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation, negotiation, and the ability to communicate abstract ideas clearly
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to details

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct program management experience with Generative AI or Large Language Models (LLMs) is highly desired
• Familiarity with LLM evaluation practices
• Experience analyzing product data to assess quality and identify opportunities.
• Experience shipping AI features in a consumer product
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment, with curiosity and the ability to quickly learn new technical concepts
• Solid understanding of how ML systems are built, evaluated and released

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 $144,600 and $263,800, 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
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Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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