Engineering Program Manager, ML Lineage & Lifecycle Platform, Apple Services Engineering

Seattle, Washington, United States Software and Services

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The AIML team at Apple is building groundbreaking technology... and we are looking for people like you! The Machine Learning Platform & Technology (MLPT) team in the AIML organization is seeking a senior engineering program manager for its ML Lifecycle platform. The ML Lifecycle Platform accelerates the continuous optimization of trustworthy models by streamlining how they are built, evaluated, deployed, and monitored end-to-end across Apple.

We are seeking a seasoned Engineering Program Manager with deep expertise in ML Lifecycle management, ML lineage, AI compliance and regulations.

In this role, you will define and drive the future of Apple’s ML Lineage solution, champion adoption across product teams, and lead programs that ensure compliance with evolving global standards. You will have the opportunity to set vision, influence strategy, and shape how Apple delivers the next generation of AI.

• As a key EPM in the AIML Lifecycle Platform team, you will establish strong cross-functional partnerships with ML researchers, engineers, and compliance teams to understand requirements and shape the ML Lifecycle Platform roadmap.
• You will drive the build-out and adoption of Apple’s ML Lifecycle platform and ML Lineage solutions, ensuring models, datasets, and transformations are consistently compliant and auditable across the lifecycle.
• Lead programs that embed AI compliance and regulatory requirements into ML development and deployment workflows, guaranteeing that production features meet evolving global and regional regulation standards.
• Partner with engineering to deliver scalable and robust metadata and lineage systems that provide traceability, reproducibility, and accountability for ML models at Apple.
• Stay ahead of emerging AI governance, compliance, and responsible AI practices, evaluating technologies and methodologies to strengthen Apple’s leadership in trustworthy AI.
• Serve as the central PM voice connecting AIML engineers, regulatory experts, and cross-functional partners to align on strategy, execution, and long-term vision.

• 6+ years of product or technical program management experience covering as many of the following areas as possible: ML lifecycle management, ML lineage, metadata systems, model evaluation and monitoring, AI compliance and regulatory, data analytics, and search
• Proven experience leading large and complex programs that cover the end-to-end ML model lifecycle, including training, evaluation, deployment, and continuous optimization, with a strong emphasis on lineage tracking and reproducibility
• Demonstrated ability to ensure ML workflows, models, and datasets follow global AI regulations, aligning technical, product, and compliance requirements
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to influence engineers, compliance/regulatory partners, and cross-functional partners
• Strong desire to learn, skill in problem solving, and ability to make nuanced trade-offs between innovation speed and compliance rigor
• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent work experience

At 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 $163,300 and $290,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills,…