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Machine Learning Manager, Visual Generation Foundation Models

Cupertino, United States of America💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-11 → 2026-09-28

Core

Lead a team of ML engineers to build new capabilities and deliver quality improvements for Visual Generation foundation models, focusing on data excellence for training.

Role type

Senior IC Machine Learning Manager (Visual Generation)

Builds

Visual Generation foundation models (Genmoji, Image Playground, Image Wand)

Domain

Consumer Technology / Generative AI / Computer Vision

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Strategic thinking, Product focus, Data curation strategy, Cross-functional project management, Team mentorship, Hands-on technical leadership in distributed data processing

Preferred skills

Hands-on research experience with data and model building, Modern visual generative AI (images/videos), Industrial research track record with complex project delivery or top-tier publications

Technologies

ML frameworks, Distributed data processing pipelines

Responsibilities

Drive data excellence for foundation model training, Execute quality-focused data curation strategies, Collaborate with research, modeling, policy, and responsible AI teams, Apply latest AI research to Apple's ecosystem

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities

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