Job Details

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200634502-1756

Summary

The Voice Studio in Siri Speech Products org is dedicated to developing top-quality user experiences by merging responsible AI practices and technologies with human creativity on a global scale. Our team oversees the in-house production of a wide variety of customer-facing, AI-driven interactive products from design to release, including Siri responses in every language.

Advancements in machine learning and AI are rapidly opening up possibilities for human expression and efficiency in ways that were previously impossible. Throughout this evolution, the Voice Studio strives to keep humanity at the heart of engineering. It has a ten-year track record of successfully pairing creators with technology to bring products and experiences to market in a balanced way.

Our team understands the world of content creation in all its forms—audio, video, text, graphic design, motion, and more—and is excited about leading the state-of-the-art into a future powered by cutting-edge machine learning methods. When integrated thoughtfully, AI can expand creative impact, enable artistic inclusion, and enhance human connection.

Description

The Head of Technical Production will be responsible for optimizing an end-to-end content creation process, specifically to support a 10X language expansion to provide global experiences for many Apple products. This role will work alongside Design, Modeling, and Production Operations/Logistics department leads, focusing on the technical processes and tools involved in performance/data capture and post-processing. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in audio/video/graphics/motion content production and experience leading teams to develop optimized pipelines across multiple fields for scalability. Knowledge of machine learning and its application in content production processes is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/MS/MA/PhD degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Media Production or a related field.

• Proven experience of 5+ years in a production leadership role, preferably within the media technology industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in optimizing production pipelines for scalability, efficiency, and/or machine learning-driven projects.

• Managing large-scale data collection projects and processes, including high-quality audio/video data for use in machine learning applications / large language models (LLMs).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines, locations, and time zones.

• A passion for innovation and a drive to stay ahead of industry trends.

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) .