ML Data Program Manager

Summary :

Do you believe Machine Learning and AI can change the world? We do too! Join our Data Team in the System Intelligence and Machine Learning (SIML) group, within Apple’s Software Engineering organization. We build high-quality ML datasets at scale to train models powering AI features across Apple products, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and AirPods. Our work is behind essential features such as Camera, Text and Handwriting recognition, and Apple Intelligence experiences (Image Playground, Writing Tools, Smart Script, Math Notes…).As SIML is expanding its global presence outside of Silicon Valley, we are looking for a talented individual to drive Data Programs supporting ML models and features developed by R&D teams located in Europe. As our first Data Program Manager in Zurich, you will drive such Data Programs and run the corresponding data projects end-to-end (collection & annotation). AI-centric products are the future of software. At their core, data is the source code of AI, a key component of innovation and inclusive and fair ML products. We invite you to join us at this exciting time! Grow fast and positively impact multiple critical features on your first day at Apple!

Key Qualifications : Description :

Our SIML Data team focuses on acquiring, synthesizing, annotating, and ensuring the quality of ML data, driving numerous features in collaboration with R&D teams in Apple’s Software organization. As a Data Program Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end process to support machine learning data needs of R&D partners located in Europe, from conceptualization to completion. You will ensure that the data delivered to R&D meets Apple's rigorous quality standards.Responsibilities : Drive Data OPs plan in Europe to support client organizations, targeting excellence of data operations in a context of growing and evolving data needs (types of assets, nature of labels, skillset required)For each ML feature supported, collaborate with R&D partners to understand and define their data requirements from inception to deliveryDesign and implement ML Data Ops strategies optimized for each feature (collection and annotation), including the identification and sourcing or creation of necessary tooling, equipment or crowdDrive enhancements of data operations (increase scalability, diversity and quality, reduce cost and lead time), through innovative workflows that combine human and machine computation (leveraging capabilities of ML and foundation models)Work closely with privacy, legal, procurement, and product security teams to identify and clear options considered for data operationsThoroughly scope projects, estimating timelines, cost, and identifying potential challenges in advanceCoordinate data program across internal data functions (data engineering, data science, QA) and other partnersEstablish clear guidelines and training materialCollaborate with vendors to ensure tasks are calibrated appropriately; track and report on quantity and quality metricsAs R&D presence in Europe grows, the position could evolve into a leadership or management role, in the future.

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