Machine Learning Manager, Data for Foundation Models

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$206,200–$356,400 / yr
Posted
84 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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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 · Machine Learning Manager, Data for Foundation Models

The Machine Learning Manager, Data for Foundation Models - SIML joins the Intelligent System Experiences team to lead a group of engineers focused on building new capabilities and delivering quality improvements for Visual Generation foundation models. This role involves managing cross-functional projects with research, modeling, policy, and responsible AI teams while driving data excellence for training. Day-to-day responsibilities include leveraging billion-scale datasets, applying machine learning models to enrich data, and executing quality-focused curation strategies. The position requires expertise in modern computer vision, generative AI research, ML frameworks, and distributed data processing pipelines. The work centers on the technical challenges of developing core modeling technology for features like Genmoji, Image Playground, and Image Wand, specifically addressing the complexities of training state-of-the-art generative models within a unique ecosystem while ensuring high standards of execution and safety.

What you'll do

  • Lead a team of ML engineers focused on building capabilities and improving visual generation foundation models.
  • Drive data excellence for foundation model training using billion-scale datasets.
  • Apply machine learning models to enrich and curate large-scale data.
  • Execute quality-focused data curation strategies for generative AI products.
  • Stay at the forefront of AI research to implement impactful developments into Apple's ecosystem.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure high standards of execution, safety, and policy compliance.
  • Mentor engineers and manage technical projects through complex research challenges.

What we're looking for

  • M.S. or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of experience as an ML Manager leading teams through modern computer vision and generative AI research.
  • 8+ years of experience training state-of-the-art generative or understanding models.
  • Proficiency in ML frameworks and distributed data processing pipelines as a hands-on technical leader.
  • Experience managing cross-functional projects and mentoring engineers to foster growth.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to drive clarity in ambiguous circumstances.
  • Prior hands-on research experience working with data and building models.
  • Track record of industrial research, including complex project delivery or publications in top-tier venues.

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