Senior Engineering Program Manager, AIML Foundation Models

Apple Inc

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Cupertino, CA
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$175,500–$263,800 / yr
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98 days ago
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TL;DR · Senior Engineering Program Manager, AIML Foundation Models

The Sr Engineering Program Manager, AIML Foundation Models joins the Machine Learning and AI team to own the end-to-end definition, execution, and delivery of advanced foundation models. This role involves orchestrating the entire program lifecycle, including massive data pipelines, distributed training, and on-device inference. You will architect multi-year technical plans, manage complex dependencies, and mitigate risks while synthesizing technical complexity into actionable communications for executive leadership. Key responsibilities include leading cross-functional strategies for data acquisition and model evaluation in partnership with Research, OS Software, Privacy, Legal, and Finance. The role requires expertise in machine learning concepts, release management, and hardware/software co-design for ML acceleration. You will solve the technical challenge of shipping privacy-focused, large-scale AI experiences to millions of users while balancing model capabilities against hardware constraints.

What you'll do

  • Define and drive the master strategic roadmap for ambitious foundation model programs.
  • Synthesize extreme technical complexity into clear, actionable communications for executive leadership.
  • Architect multi-year technical plans with clear dependencies for data pipelines, distributed training, and on-device optimization.
  • Identify and mitigate technical and program risks to protect ship commitments.
  • Own the strategy and execution for foundational pillars like data acquisition and model evaluation.
  • Partner with Privacy, Legal, and Finance teams to ensure data strategies align with corporate values.
  • Frame and resolve complex trade-offs between model capabilities, hardware constraints, and user experience.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in EE/CS/CE or equivalent.
  • 6+ years of experience in program management in the data acquisition of ML technologies.
  • Experience with machine learning concepts, including building, evaluating, and release management processes for ML systems.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
  • Demonstrated skill in negotiating and distilling sophisticated technical requirements into a coherent long-term platform roadmap.
  • Experience leading cross-functional security and privacy initiatives in collaboration with Legal and Privacy Engineering.
  • Project management skills including project structuring and managing multiple interdependent work streams.
  • Direct program management experience with Generative AI or Large Language Models (LLMs) (preferred).

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