AIML - Sr Engineering Program Manager, Siri Knowledge

Apple - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Seattle, WA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Engineering Program Manager for Siri Knowledge at Apple will lead program management efforts for Search and Knowledge across Siri, Spotlight, and Safari. This role involves coordinating product architecture, feature definition, and program execution while collaborating with various partner organizations. The position aims to enhance user experiences through machine learning and natural language processing, impacting over 1 billion customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead program management efforts for Search and Knowledge in Siri, Spotlight, and Safari.
• Coordinate and drive early engagements on product architecture and feature definition.
• Provide clear, timely, and objective communication, including regular program status updates to the executive team.
• Create and manage project timelines with clear dependencies and critical paths.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies, adjusting plans as necessary.
• Drive on-time delivery and deployment of projects, ensuring alignment across teams.
• Proactively identify issues and marshal resources to resolve them.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in Program or Project Management, QA management, or similar role leading cross-functional product or software engineering teams.
• 2+ years experience bringing a product from concept to completion, focusing on backend and front-end systems integration with user experience.
• Excellent project management skills, including structuring and managing multiple interdependent work streams.
• Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle and quality metrics.
• Self-sufficient in analyzing and drawing conclusions about quality from data.
• Self-motivated and proactive with creative and critical thinking capabilities.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience shipping AI/ML products/projects.
• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling options