Engineering Program Manager, Search Quality and Infrastructure, Apple Services Engineering

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Seattle, WA
Salary
$134,800–$245,800 / yr
Posted
36 days ago

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Below market

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This role $190k
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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 Program Manager, Search Quality and Infrastructure, Apple Services Engineering

As a Senior Engineering Program Manager at Apple Services Engineering, you will lead a large cross-functional team focused on enhancing search infrastructure and delivering innovative AI-powered features using Large Language Models. Your role involves driving consensus among diverse groups, managing complex project schedules with clear dependencies, and ensuring alignment across stakeholder teams through regular communication and status updates to the executive level. You will proactively identify risks, manage technical dependencies, and lead continuous improvement initiatives while advocating for quality and user experience. Ideal candidates have over 8 years of experience in building machine learning products, a deep understanding of software development for AI-driven services, and strong leadership skills in conflict resolution and strategic planning. Experience with search infrastructure and generative answer quality improvements is preferred, along with the ability to navigate ambiguities and drive clarity across large teams.

What you'll do

  • Drive end-to-end program execution across multiple teams for search infrastructure projects.
  • Manage technical dependencies and system integration for large-scale machine learning products.
  • Create and maintain detailed project schedules with clear critical paths and methodologies.
  • Proactively identify risks, manage gaps, and adjust plans to keep projects on track.
  • Lead the collection of early feedback from internal testing to improve feature iterations.
  • Advocate for quality and user experience using both quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational excellence and efficiency.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years experience driving large-scale programs for machine learning products
  • Deep understanding of software development for machine-learned products and services
  • Excellent program management skills including structuring complex projects
  • Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Experience managing technical dependencies and system integration
  • Ability to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence

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