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Software Engineering Manager - Applied ML & Localization

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. The Software Localization team powers the tooling, features and processes used to create an exceptional localized experience for Apple’s international customers. We are responsible for the localization workflows in Xcode, framework-level localization support, localized OS features, and internal localization tools used to create high quality translations across all of Apple’s software products. We are looking for a proven leader to manage a diverse team of ML and software engineers who will work cross-functionally and globally to deliver the next generation of ML tooling and end-user features for international locales. This person will be a creative, motivated, passionate technical leader who is great with people and has a robust understanding of large language models (LLMs), Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Apple software frameworks.

Description

As the manager of the Localization Frameworks team, you will manage a phenomenal team of passionate engineers to design, implement and qualify localization features, processes and tooling across a wide variety of Apple’s products. We are looking for an exceptional candidate to help architect the future of localizing models and machine translation. Your role is to ensure Apple internal engineers, translators, linguists, and third-party developers can deliver world-class software products to millions of users around the world. You and your team will be responsible for delivering the ML tools and features to answer product, engineer and customers' requirements in an agile-like environment. This team’s duties include: - Leading the exploration and application of Large Language Models (LLMs) for performing translation tasks and Apple product features - Translating the latest research into high-quality systems and models that can be practically applied to further improve machine translation or Apple product features - Actively engaging in all aspects of model development, from ideation, training, experimentation to deployment. - Collaborating with translation, localization quality, project management and engineering teams to develop and implement solutions

Minimum Qualifications
  • Excellent communication and team leadership skills
  • Proven track record of growing and developing people
  • Extensive cross-functional project leadership and delivery experience
  • Experience with Machine Learning (ML), with a particular emphasis on Large Language Models (LLMs) and Natural Language Processing (NLP)
  • Experience engineering software features and shipping to production

Preferred Qualifications
  • BS/MS in Computer Engineering/Computer Science, or equivalent work experience
  • Proven ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply cutting-edge research into consumer-oriented products
  • Experience adapting pre-trained LLMs for downstream tasks
  • Successful history managing a diverse team of ML and Software Engineers
  • Self-motivated and proactive
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent context switching and changing priorities

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 $190,700 and $329,600, 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.

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 .

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