Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. At Apple, we strive to make great products that empower people and improve their lives. We believe recent breakthroughs in AI/ML and robotics have the potential to unlock new experiences that were never possible before, and are looking for talented engineering manager leading a talented team of perception engineers and scientists to realize that mission by expanding the capabilities of Apple products and platforms.

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We work in a fast-paced, startup-like environment where you will be part of every stage of development. You'll often work cross-functionally with other software teams, user interface designers, product marketing, and privacy engineers from concept phase to deployment. As the manager of the perception team, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a team of highly skilled engineers and scientists to bring new experiences to Apple products. This position requires a self-motivated engineering manager with strong technical and interpersonal skills to handle responsibilities including:

Minimum Qualifications

MS/PhD in Computer Science, Math, Robotics or related field Strong technical background in modern ML based perception systems (VLM, VLA, CNNs, etc.) as well as traditional perception and tracking methods (state estimation, filtering, sensor fusion, etc.) 5+ years of engineering management experience with a proven track record Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills Strong software engineering background Ability to break down large features and implement practical solutions Curiosity about new technologies, flexibility, and openness to ambiguity

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of robotics software stack and algorithms (i.e. kinematics, optimization, planning methods) Strong applied math background (e.g., graphics, vision, optimization, controls, or planning) Knowledge of audio processing chains (i.e. DSP, echo cancelation, direction of arrival estimation, etc.) Familiarity with Swift and Apple developer tools

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