AIML Sr Engineering Program Manager, Search

Job description

**Role Number:** 200622006-3337

**Summary**
Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work.

Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger.

That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better.

It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do.

When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives.

Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something.
We’re looking for an experienced Program Manager to lead groundbreaking Search initiatives that play a meaningful role in the future of Siri Search and Apple.

This is an opportunity to join a team developing novel capabilities across Apple products to transform the way people search on their devices and interact with their surroundings.

You will be part of a fast paced, innovative team where your expertise will help launch delightful experiences for over 1 billion customers.

**Description**
- Build and run project timelines with clear dependencies, critical path and systematic methodology to communicate status.

Handle risks and mitigations, and re-plan as events warrant.

Drive alignment across the organization and between teams
- Drive consensus across multiple groups with varying opinions & needs.

Influence entire teams around a common purpose and drive conference on the plan of execution
- Proactively identify and manage risks, close gaps with the ability to switch gears on projects in an agile manner
- Keep teams on critical path with efforts to minimize distractions
- Provide clear, timely and objective communication, including regular program status updates and one-off reviews as needed to executive team

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ 8+ years of experience in driving large scale program building machine learning powered products
+ 3+ years experience bringing a product from concept to completion, ideally working on machine-learning features and/or sophisticated backend and front-end systems
+ Deep understanding of software development for machine-learned products and services, and how analytics and evaluation data can help improve those products
+ Self-motivated and proactive, with demonstrated critical thinking capabilities
+ Strong desire to learn, aptitude for problem solving, and the ability to make sophisticated trade-offs
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation, presentation and ability to influence stakeholders

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Prior program management or engineering experience in search, computer vision, and/or natural language understanding

**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 $163,300 and $290,100, 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.

Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Learn more about Apple Benefits.

(https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.

We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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