Senior Perception Engineering Manager - Special Projects

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $228,100–$393,800 / yr
Posted: 52 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Senior Perception Engineering Manager - Special Projects

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As a Senior Perception Engineering Manager in Apple’s Special Projects team, you will lead a dynamic group of perception engineers and scientists to innovate new AI/ML-driven experiences for Apple products. Your role involves setting technical direction for core perception systems, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including ML, privacy, design, and product marketing, and presenting your team's progress to leadership. You must have extensive experience in modern machine learning-based perception systems and traditional tracking methods, along with a strong background in software engineering and proven management skills. Familiarity with robotics algorithms, audio processing chains, and Swift is preferred, as you will work on cutting-edge technologies to solve real-world challenges at scale.

Skills

Python C++ Swift TensorFlow PyTorch Kubernetes Docker CI/CD Git PostgreSQL MongoDB AWS Azure Apple Developer Tools CVPR ICRA NeurIPS

What you'll do

Drive technical direction for designing and implementing core perception systems.
Partner with cross-functional teams including ML, privacy, design, and marketing.
Present team’s work to leadership, communicating status and advocating for resources.
Extend initiatives beyond the immediate team in areas like hiring and org development.
Manage a team of skilled engineers and scientists to innovate new product experiences.

What we're looking for

MS/PhD in Computer Science, Math, Robotics or related field with 5+ years of engineering management experience
Strong technical background in modern ML-based perception systems and traditional tracking methods
Proven ability to drive technical direction for core perception and tracking system design
Exceptional communication skills to present work to leadership and advocate for resources
Experience working cross-functionally with software, privacy, design, and product marketing teams

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