Senior Manager - Machine Learning Quality Program Management - Apple Maps

Apple Maps is seeking an exceptional leader to head their human evaluation team and drive quality assurance for Maps features. This role presents an exciting opportunity to join one of the world's most innovative technology companies, working on products that impact millions of users globally.

As the Senior Manager of Machine Learning Quality Program Management, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring the quality and relevance of Apple Maps features. You'll lead a specialized team that provides crucial data and insights to improve Apple's products and services, inform strategic directions, and enhance user experience.

The role combines technical leadership with strategic thinking, requiring someone who can bridge the gap between machine learning systems and human evaluation processes. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, including analysts, data scientists, and engineers across Maps and Apple, leveraging collective expertise to deliver exceptional user experiences.

Key aspects of the role include designing and implementing quality assurance protocols for training data and model evaluation, developing comprehensive human evaluation strategies, and managing multiple concurrent projects. You'll be responsible for defining quality standards across diverse projects and ensuring these standards are consistently met.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of leadership experience in a cross-functional environment, with deep expertise in data annotation, evaluation, and analysis. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, as is experience with Search Relevance and Search Quality.

Apple offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $175,700 to $349,600, plus opportunities for stock ownership, comprehensive benefits, and professional development. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact at a company known for pushing the boundaries of technology and user experience.