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AIML - Machine Learning Manager, Maps SearchApple • Seattle, WA, US
AIML - Machine Learning Manager, Maps Search

AIML - Machine Learning Manager, Maps Search

Apple • Seattle, WA, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

AIML - Machine Learning Manager, Maps Search

Seattle, Washington, United States

Machine Learning and AI

Siri helps hundreds of millions of people find the information they are looking for. A critical part of that mission is helping them quickly find and discover local businesses, places of interest, and addresses. Users rely on us for easy, relevant access to local information, such as finding a favorite or romantic restaurant, business hours, nearby coffee shop addresses, and directions to prominent locations. The Siri Maps is part of a wider effort to power search across a variety of Apple products including Siri, Spotlight, Safari, Messages, and more. We leverage the latest ML techniques and LLMs in order to understand queries, rank documents, and create useful, accurate, and helpful answers to users' questions. We are seeking an experienced engineering manager who is passionate about applying Generative AI, LLMs, and other cutting-edge technology at scale to lead a search team focused on providing the most accurate and informative answers delivered in an intuitive and delightful experience for all Maps questions. You will join a team that combines strong technical skills, product vision, and a love of all things local to bring together the pieces needed to deliver a world-class Maps experience in Siri and Spotlight.

Responsibilities

  • Balance both technical execution and the long-term vision for the team
  • Collaborate effectively with partner and product teams to define goals, set expectations, and shape roadmaps.
  • Provide both technical and career mentorship, empowering your team to succeed.
  • Strong interpersonal skills are essential for communicating technical complexities clearly to engineering partners, product management teams, and executives across Apple.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master's degree or equivalent experience in AI, ML, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience applying and leading teams that apply sophisticated statistical and ML methods to analyze and process large, complex data sets.
  • 6+ years of experience managing ML teams and leading ML development.
  • Experience in one or more of the following domains : Algorithms, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining, Deep Neural Networks, Distributed Systems, Information Retrieval, ML, NLP, and Computer Vision.
  • Strong foundational understanding of mathematics behind modern machine learning, including linear algebra and statistics.
  • Hands-on experience in developing & supervising production code in Python or Java.
  • Familiarity with databases, SQL, and scripting languages.
  • Proven ability to translate requirements from design to implementation, both independently and within larger teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to actively manage team performance and take ownership of driving outcomes.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • PhD degree in AI, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Mathematics
  • Experience in evaluating and deploying multiple search features, including large-scale ML models, deep learning, and NLP solutions.
  • Experience with geospatial data is a plus.

    • 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.

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