Senior Machine Learning Engineering Manager, Responsible AI and Safety - AIML/SWE

Apple

Software Engineering, Other Engineering, Data Science

Cupertino, CA, USA

USD 206,200-356,400 / year + Equity

Posted on Jul 25, 2026

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Join us as we build world-class groundbreaking products for our customers! Apple's Responsible AI and Safety team focuses on innovative technologies, methodologies, and research to enable fantastic user experiences and to push the frontier of machine learning. Our team is looking to hire a leader with a strong track record in Applied Research, who is passionate about ML and foundation models with a focus on responsibility, fairness, and safety. In this role, you will lead the research and application of ML methods for technologies that power breakthrough user experiences while upholding Apple's values, privacy, and quality standards.

As a manager, you will lead a growing team to innovate and deliver high-impact features with state-of-the-art machine learning technologies. You will be working on the design and development of core technologies in the areas of GenAI and Responsible AI and Safety. An ideal candidate should have experience leading and supporting teams to develop ML-based solutions from initial concept through product release. They will be working closely on safety policies and risk assessment teams, in leading our evaluation efforts.

Proven technical leadership with 5+ years of team management or leadership experience
PhD or equivalent experience, in Computer Science, or related technical field is helpful
Demonstrated expertise in ML research and/or ML production deployment lifecycle
Deep understanding of LLM
Hands-on experience working with deep learning toolkits such as Tensorflow or PyTorch
Ability to formulate a research problem, design, experiment, implement and communicate solutions
Ability to work in a diverse collaborative environment

Publication record in relevant conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, EMNLP, etc.)
Experience working on Responsible AI and AI Safety

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 $206,200 and $356,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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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

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Senior Machine Learning Engineering Manager, Responsible AI and Safety - AIML/SWE