Machine Learning Manager, Siri Speech

Join the team redefining what a deeply personal and integrated assistant can be. As part of the Siri organization, you will help shape one of the world's most widely used AI assistants, powered by our next-generation of Apple Intelligence, with capabilities like personal context understanding and on-screen awareness, built with privacy from the ground up. Your work will have direct, meaningful impact for users across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS. This is a rare opportunity to build at the intersection of cutting-edge AI and human-centered design, shipping technology that is centered around users and their needs. ## Description This position offers an opportunity to shape the voice landscape of Apple Intelligence features at this critical moment in the AI field. The ideal candidate will combine an intuitive understanding of cutting-edge machine learning capabilities with an eye for when a human touch is required to create something truly exceptional. Delivering products that adhere to responsible AI and safety standards is a key part of the team’s mission and you’ll help to drive and champion this critical work with cross-functional partners. As a manager, your team's success is your number one priority. You'll be responsible for cultivating a high-performing team that balances technical innovation with creative excellence. This means setting clear vision and strategy, removing obstacles that prevent your team from doing their best work, and fostering an environment where both rigorous engineering and artistic craftsmanship can thrive. You'll guide technical decisions while empowering your team to take ownership, and you'll be the bridge between your team's groundbreaking work and broader organizational goals. ## Minimum qualifications 2+ years experience leading a software or machine-learning team in the speech technology space 7+ years in a hands-on machine learning role with demonstrable product impact Experience taking responsibility and ownership of features and the product roadmap Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds (engineers, designers, researchers, etc.) Committed to encouraging an open and inclusive work environment Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, collaborate, and build long-term relationships across the organization ## Preferred qualifications Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Software Engineering or equivalent Experience working with voice talent recordings and/or other types of speech data Experience building text-to-speech models Fluent in another language or dialect