Job Details

Role Number: 200635732-2459

Summary

At Apple, we strive every day to create products that enrich people’s lives. Our Advertising Platforms group enables users worldwide to discover new content seamlessly while empowering publishers and developers to promote and monetize their work.

Our technology powers ads and sponsorships across Apple Services, including the App Store, Apple News, and MLS Season Pass. Everything we do is designed for trust, connection, and impact: We respect user privacy, integrate advertising thoughtfully into the experience, and deliver value for advertisers of all sizes—from small app developers to big, global brands. Because when advertising is done right, it benefits everyone!

Description

We are looking for an exceptional hands-on machine learning (ML) manager who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. In this role you will oversee the strategy and development of our inference models to predict user interaction with our Ads.

You'll work closely with Product Management partners to build a roadmap and lead teams to propose, design and analyze new algorithms; detect meaningful data patterns and signals while adhering to our strict privacy policies; measuring user, campaign and app performance; and finally analyzing the results of extremely large-scale experiments. Your ability to be a great teammate under tight deadline constraints is key to success.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years applying and leading teams that apply advanced statistical/ML methods and work with large, complex data sets

• You can actively participate in investigations into multiple streams of ads quality data, and draw conclusions from data, recommend actions

• You have experience in some of the following domains: Algorithms, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Database Systems, Data Mining, Distributed Systems, Machine Learning, Networking, Statistics, Game Theory, Auction Design, or other experience with rigorous Quantitative Analysis or Systems Software implementation

• Practical understanding of the mathematics behind modern machine learning, linear algebra and statistics

• You have experience developing and leading teams who develop in Python or Java

• You are familiar with databases, SQL, and scripting languages

• Proven ability to take requirements from design through to implementation both independently and with larger teams

• You enjoy working closely with operational teams on deployment, monitoring, and management concerns

• You actively manage performance of the team reporting to you and take responsibility to drive its outcome

• Bachelors in AI/ML/Mathematics/CS or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years applying and leading teams that apply advanced statistical/ML methods and work with large, complex data sets

• Masters or PhD in AI/ML/Mathematics/CS or related field

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) .