Engineering Project Manager (EPM) for GenAI, AI & Data Platforms (AiDP)

Summary

Do you love understanding every detail of how new technologies work? Join the team that serves as Apple’s nerve center, our Information Systems and Technology group. Here, you’ll do more than join something —you’ll add something. You will be part of Apple’s organization driving generative AI and data platforms for Apple enterprise. Our team champions enterprise generative AI by providing innovative GenAI-powered platform and solutions to transform how we work. We do this with an outstanding group of engineers, data scientists, engineering managers, and product and program managers.

We are looking for an Engineering Project Manager (EPM), who will be instrumental in orchestrating the successful delivery of complex, cross-functional initiatives that drive significant business impact.

Are you a project manager that thrives on working on new technologies and fast-paced application and platform development? Do you like to work with a multidisciplinary team working on the future of enterprise productivity? Then we want to hear from you!

Description

You will play a crucial role within diverse engineering teams across multiple layers of the technology stack, as well as critical cross-functional partners and business units. A profound technical understanding is paramount; you will facilitate requirements brainstorming and design review sessions, providing challenging insights and architectural considerations to engineering discussions. Beyond merely comprehending functionalities, you are expected to contribute meaningfully to technical strategy and problem-solving.

Furthermore, a strong user-centric mindset is essential. You will champion the user experience, challenging decisions and advocating for solutions that prioritize the best outcomes for our users. You will proactively identify and mitigate risks, remove obstacles, and foster seamless communication and collaboration across all involved teams.

Responsibilities

You will be joining a team of highly-skilled and entrepreneurial team members working on groundbreaking and rapidly evolving technological transformation of a lifetime. You will contribute to large cross-functional platforms and solutions to deliver value to Apple teams
Lead high visibility enterprise generative AI programs, responsible for roadmapping, establishing OKRs and reporting statuses to executives regularly and succinctly
Drive consensus across multiple groups with varying opinions & needs. Influence entire teams around a common purpose and drive conference on the plan of execution
Create and manage project schedules with clear dependencies, critical path and systematic methodology to communicate status
Contribute to product definition, identifying and understanding customer needs and priorities, and developing roadmap
Build and run processes that allow for the maximum agility and adaptation across AiDP teams
Build relationships across the AiDP organization and across Apple facilitate communication between cross-divisional groups around Apple

Minimum Qualifications

2+ years of industry experience in an engineering role
2+ years of managing engineering programs, bringing multiple teams together marching towards common objectives
A foundational understanding or keen interest in Generative AI concepts; such as, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), prompt engineering, agentic AI or efficient information access strategies
Demonstrated technical acumen, capable of engaging in detailed discussions with engineers and researchers
BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a technical field, or international degree equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

Ideally, you have one-plus years experience leading AI or ML programs in an enterprise environment
Experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and their ML services
Familiarity with Generative AI frameworks and libraries
Your ability to navigate ambiguity in a high-stakes, fast-moving environment with efficiency, discretion, integrity, and confidentiality is recognized by peers and teams
A self-motivated, independent, and proactive person with exceptional interpersonal skills; demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities; can quickly triage, prioritize, and lead under pressure
Outstanding communication and presentation skills, written and verbal, to all levels of an organization

Pay & Benefits — Sunnyvale, California, United States

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 $144,600 and $218,000, 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

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

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.