{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"05928cddaa5f9839f593ce6e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/05928cddaa5f9839f593ce6e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/05928cddaa5f9839f593ce6e","title":"ML Engineering Program Manager (EPM), Apple Ads","description":"ML Engineering Program Manager (EPM), Apple Ads Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services\nAt Apple, we work every day to create products that enrich people’s lives. Our Apple Ads group makes it possible for people around the world to easily access informative and imaginative content on their devices while helping publishers and developers promote and monetize their work. Our platforms are highly performant, deployed at scale, and set new standards for enabling effective advertising while protecting user privacy.The Apple Ads EPM team is looking for a senior ML-focused Engineering Program Manager to lead complex initiatives across our machine learning and algorithmic systems. You will partner closely with engineers, researchers, product managers, and technical leaders to drive strategic roadmaps, connect dependencies across teams, anticipate risks, and deliver scalable ML capabilities that support Apple Ads.\nDescription You will operate at the intersection of machine learning, engineering, and program execution, developing enough technical depth to understand how systems work end-to-end and how changes may impact teams across the organization. This role requires strong systems thinking, curiosity, and communication, with the ability to bring structure to ambiguous technical problems and influence teams toward shared outcomes.\nResponsibilities Own planning and execution of complex programs spanning ML frameworks, platforms, and algorithmic systems.\nDevelop a strong understanding of system architecture and cross-team dependencies to anticipate risks and downstream impact.\nPartner with engineers, researchers, and technical leaders to translate strategic priorities into executable roadmaps.\nDrive alignment on sequencing, technical tradeoffs, dependencies, and launch readiness across engineering and product teams.\nCommunicate technical decisions, program risks, progress, and outcomes clearly to technical teams and senior leadership.\nImprove planning and execution practices, including thoughtful use of AI and automation to increase team effectiveness.\nMinimum Qualifications 5+ years leading complex technical programs related to AI/ML systems.\nStrong understanding of ML systems, software architecture, and technical dependencies across large-scale platforms.\nTrack record of driving engineering roadmaps and execution across multiple teams and technical disciplines.\nAbility to engage credibly with engineers and technical leaders, ask effective technical questions, and identify risks beyond individual workstreams.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills with technical teams and senior leadership.\nDemonstrated ability to learn complex technical domains quickly and operate independently in ambiguity.\nPreferred Qualifications Knowledge of ML workflows, frameworks, platforms, prediction systems, or algorithmic improvements.\nBackground working with researchers or applied research teams to translate exploratory work into engineering execution.\nFamiliarity with distributed systems, low-latency architectures, cloud platforms, or other large-scale systems.\nBackground in advertising, ranking, recommendations, experimentation, or performance marketing systems.\nDemonstrated use of AI or automation to improve engineering or program-management workflows.\nHistory of influencing technical direction and challenging assumptions across teams without direct authority.\nAt 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 $175,500 and $311,700, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.\nBenefits Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs.\nApple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards.\nApple employees can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.\nComprehensive medical and dental coverage.\nRetirement benefits.\nA range of discounted products and free services.\nFor formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition.\nAdditionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.\nLearn more about Apple Benefits.\nNote: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.\nApple 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\nAt Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.\nLearn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace\nLearn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Apple","rawCompany":"apple","city":"Brooklyn","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-19T03:20:42.586Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"11-3021.00","title":"Computer and Information Systems Managers","slug":"computer-and-information-systems-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"ML Engineering Program Manager (EPM), Apple Ads","description":"ML Engineering Program Manager (EPM), Apple Ads Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services\nAt Apple, we work every day to create products that enrich people’s lives. Our Apple Ads group makes it possible for people around the world to easily access informative and imaginative content on their devices while helping publishers and developers promote and monetize their work. Our platforms are highly performant, deployed at scale, and set new standards for enabling effective advertising while protecting user privacy.The Apple Ads EPM team is looking for a senior ML-focused Engineering Program Manager to lead complex initiatives across our machine learning and algorithmic systems. You will partner closely with engineers, researchers, product managers, and technical leaders to drive strategic roadmaps, connect dependencies across teams, anticipate risks, and deliver scalable ML capabilities that support Apple Ads.\nDescription You will operate at the intersection of machine learning, engineering, and program execution, developing enough technical depth to understand how systems work end-to-end and how changes may impact teams across the organization. This role requires strong systems thinking, curiosity, and communication, with the ability to bring structure to ambiguous technical problems and influence teams toward shared outcomes.\nResponsibilities Own planning and execution of complex programs spanning ML frameworks, platforms, and algorithmic systems.\nDevelop a strong understanding of system architecture and cross-team dependencies to anticipate risks and downstream impact.\nPartner with engineers, researchers, and technical leaders to translate strategic priorities into executable roadmaps.\nDrive alignment on sequencing, technical tradeoffs, dependencies, and launch readiness across engineering and product teams.\nCommunicate technical decisions, program risks, progress, and outcomes clearly to technical teams and senior leadership.\nImprove planning and execution practices, including thoughtful use of AI and automation to increase team effectiveness.\nMinimum Qualifications 5+ years leading complex technical programs related to AI/ML systems.\nStrong understanding of ML systems, software architecture, and technical dependencies across large-scale platforms.\nTrack record of driving engineering roadmaps and execution across multiple teams and technical disciplines.\nAbility to engage credibly with engineers and technical leaders, ask effective technical questions, and identify risks beyond individual workstreams.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills with technical teams and senior leadership.\nDemonstrated ability to learn complex technical domains quickly and operate independently in ambiguity.\nPreferred Qualifications Knowledge of ML workflows, frameworks, platforms, prediction systems, or algorithmic improvements.\nBackground working with researchers or applied research teams to translate exploratory work into engineering execution.\nFamiliarity with distributed systems, low-latency architectures, cloud platforms, or other large-scale systems.\nBackground in advertising, ranking, recommendations, experimentation, or performance marketing systems.\nDemonstrated use of AI or automation to improve engineering or program-management workflows.\nHistory of influencing technical direction and challenging assumptions across teams without direct authority.\nAt 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 $175,500 and $311,700, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.\nBenefits Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs.\nApple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards.\nApple employees can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.\nComprehensive medical and dental coverage.\nRetirement benefits.\nA range of discounted products and free services.\nFor formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition.\nAdditionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.\nLearn more about Apple Benefits.\nNote: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.\nApple 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\nAt Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.\nLearn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace\nLearn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-08-19T03:20:42.586Z","dateModified":"2026-08-19T03:20:42.586Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Apple","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Brooklyn","addressRegion":"NY","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"05928cddaa5f9839f593ce6e"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/05928cddaa5f9839f593ce6e"}}