Senior ML Manager - ML Infrastructure & Modeling

Senior ML Manager - ML Infrastructure & Modeling Cupertino,California,United States Machine Learning and AI The Intelligent System Experience (ISE) team is looking to hire a senior ML leader in multimodal generative technologies. The team makes fundamental contributions to Apple Intelligence across image/video understanding, image generation, language understanding, safety and the infrastructure that backs these capabilities. A leader hired into the role will focus on ML infrastructure for model development (fine-tuning, human alignment, synth. data, distributed training) and deployment (compression, quantization / palettization, runtime acceleration). Description We are looking for a leader with a proven track record in shipping user experiences backed by cutting edge generative workstreams. The ideal candidate needs to be hands on the machine learning front, and is expected to set the vision and execute on ML research investments targeting user experiences for future hardware and software products. The role would entail close partnership with hardware, software and design teams from across the company. An important part of the role would entail leading very cross functional applied R&D lifecycles from prototyping all the way to deploying workflows in production Minimum Qualifications 5 years of experience in leading teams on product focussed ML work-streams, with an emphasis on LLMs Track record in having overseen the ML aspects of products that serve a large customer base Experience in running efforts involving efficient distributed training and prod. deployment of language models Strong organizational skills and experience working with large cross-functional and diverse teams Key Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Solid in machine learning fundamentals, software engineering principles and development methodologies Experience with incubation, development and deployment of machine learning technologies into products Education & Experience Additional Requirements Pay & Benefits At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $219,300 and $378,700, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. 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