AIML - Sr Engineering Program Manager, Foundation Models

Apple • Cupertino, CA

3d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees