Engineering Manager, Maps Search Intelligence

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$228,100–$393,800 / yr
Posted
3 days ago

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Above market

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Engineering Manager, Maps Search Intelligence

As an Engineering Manager for the Maps Search Intelligence team at Apple, you will lead a high-performing group of engineers to develop and deploy large-scale machine learning models, deep learning systems, and generative AI solutions that enhance user discovery and interaction within Apple Maps. Your responsibilities include setting the technical vision and roadmap, driving execution across the ML lifecycle, and collaborating with product management, design, and platform teams to shape future features. You will also influence product strategy by translating engineering capabilities into actionable opportunities for improvement, while ensuring quality through rigorous evaluation frameworks. Additionally, you must recruit, develop, and mentor engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous growth. This role requires deep expertise in generative AI, LLMs, and hands-on experience with large-scale deployments, as well as the ability to work cross-functionally and deliver leadership-level presentations to executive teams.

What you'll do

  • Lead the design and deployment of Maps Search features using large-scale ML models and generative AI.
  • Define and execute the long-term technical vision for Search Intelligence, balancing short-term goals with strategic investments.
  • Partner with product management to shape feature direction and drive shared roadmaps from inception to launch.
  • Establish quality programs for new Search features, ensuring they meet Apple's high standards for user experience.
  • Recruit and mentor engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous growth.

What we're looking for

  • MS in Computer Science or related field with 8+ years of software engineering experience and 3+ years managing engineering teams.
  • Proven track record leading high-performing teams in search, personalization, information retrieval, recommendation systems, or a related ML field.
  • Deep expertise in generative AI and LLMs, hands-on experience building and deploying these systems at scale.
  • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with product management, design, and research partners to deliver features at scale.
  • Track record of influencing product direction by translating engineering capabilities into roadmap decisions and strategic priorities.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills for leadership-level presentations and executive influence.

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