Program Manager, Compute Governance Operations

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$175,500–$311,700 / yr
Posted
22 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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This role $244k
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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 · Program Manager, Compute Governance Operations

As a Program Manager - Compute Governance Operations, you will join the Platform Acceleration & Compute Efficiency team to manage the complexities of machine learning infrastructure and compute optimization. You will be responsible for overseeing accelerated compute, including maximizing hardware utilization across GPUs, TPUs, and custom Apple Silicon, while managing workload scheduling and capacity allocation for large model serving. Your daily work involves program managing GenAI policies, enforcing token consumption via web-tooling, and overseeing 1P vs 3P managed cloud services like storage and non-accelerated compute. You will drive the transition of manual processes into scalable systems, manage executive review cadences such as MBRs and QBRs, and partner with technical leads to maintain roadmap accuracy. The role requires expertise in ML compute infrastructure, capacity planning, and large-scale infrastructure governance to solve challenges in model serving efficiency.

What does a Program Manager earn in California?

Median $193000 from 39 postings across 11 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Manage the rollout of hub-and-spoke support models and transition manual processes into scalable systems.
  • Program manage GenAI policies and enforce them using sophisticated web-tooling.
  • Oversee 1P vs 3P monthly forecast submissions and drive related process optimization initiatives.
  • Maintain and update technical roadmaps for Compute Efficiency and Intelligent Automation for leadership reviews.
  • Manage the execution of the Governance Platform's feature roadmap and day-to-day operating model.
  • Coordinate executive review cadences, including preparing content and delivery for monthly and quarterly reports.
  • Optimize machine learning compute efficiency across GPUs, TPUs, and custom Apple Silicon hardware.
  • Oversee policy enforcement regarding GenAI access and related token consumption.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of relevant work experience managing SW, ML, or compute capacity programs.
  • Demonstrated experience scaling operational structure such as support tiers and escalation processes for growing teams.
  • Experience co-driving feature delivery with engineering leads by translating system designs into shippable roadmaps.
  • Proven track record owning recurring executive review cadences including content preparation and delivery.
  • Ability to operate with high ambiguity and complexity in a ground-up program.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating across diverse, cross-functional teams.
  • Familiarity with cloud/ML compute infrastructure (GPUs, TPUs), experience with FinOps, or an MBA (preferred).
  • Bachelor's Degree.

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