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The AI and Data Platform team is building Gen AI capabilities which include knowledge discovery, conversational capabilities, workflow automation, developer productivity, and more. Our mission is to increase the productivity and efficiency across Apple's Business Units. As these capabilities mature, the problems we are solving are shifting from "can AI do this?" to "how do we make AI trustworthy, governable, and reliable at enterprise scale?"

We are looking for a Product Manager to join this team and take on some of the most consequential product challenges in this space. This role is ideal for someone who is deeply technical, thinks in systems and architectures rather than just features, builds prototypes to learn fast, and thrives in environments where the product category itself is still being defined. You will work at the intersection of AI/ML, enterprise infrastructure, security, and developer experience - and you will have a direct impact on how Apple operates with AI across its business.

Description

As a Product Manager on the GenAI team, you will define, build, launch, and iterate on products and capabilities that shape how AI is deployed and operated across Apple. You will partner closely with engineering, security, data science, and business teams to solve hard problems that span technical architecture, governance, and organizational adoption. The ideal candidate has a proven product management track record in AI/ML or infrastructure products, strong technical depth, and the ability to think creatively about new and emerging product categories. You are expected to navigate across organizational boundaries, influence decision-making at all levels, and manage a portfolio of products in a rapidly evolving space.","responsibilities":"Define and execute product strategy, roadmap, and delivery for GenAI capabilities that serve Apple's enterprise teams

Make product decisions that are deeply intertwined with technical architecture - you will engage on system design, protocol choices, security models, and infrastructure trade-offs alongside senior engineers

Partner with teams across Apple to understand their AI needs, articulate user journeys and use cases, identify pain points, and translate those into product requirements

Build prototypes and proof-of-concepts using AI coding tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, or similar - we expect PMs to "vibe code", validate ideas hands-on, and stay close to the technology rather than only writing specs

Drive adoption of products and capabilities across multiple internal teams, often through influence rather than authority

Track the competitive landscape across GenAI products, agentic systems, orchestration frameworks, and emerging protocols to inform product direction

Research best-in-class industry approaches and conduct technical teardowns of competitor offerings to inform Apple's product direction

Define and measure success through metrics frameworks - you can design KPIs for a product that didn't exist six months ago

Understand technical problems and dependencies, partner with cross-functional teams to ensure effective product launches and deliver a world-class product experience

Translate complex technical concepts into clear product specifications, user stories, and prioritized backlogs

Discuss complex industry-specific business and technical concepts with executives, managers, and technologists

Communicate product vision, strategy, and progress to audiences ranging from individual engineers to senior executives

Preferred Qualifications

3+ years of product management experience

Advanced Degree Technical degree (i.e., Master in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science) or equivalent practical experience

Experience with agentic AI systems, agent frameworks, orchestration engines, or multi-agent architectures

Familiarity with emerging AI infrastructure protocols and standards for tool integration, agent interoperability, and workload identity

Experience building products where governance, compliance, audit trails, and access control were core to the product rather than afterthoughts

Background in cloud-native architectures, distributed systems, or container orchestration

Python and SQL working proficiency

Experience driving platform or product adoption across large organizations with multiple independent teams

Experience evaluating build-vs-buy decisions and technology partnerships

Understanding of enterprise security patterns including delegated authorization, policy enforcement, and runtime isolation

Familiarity with the GenAI competitive landscape including offerings from major cloud providers and key startups

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence without direct authority

Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to prioritization and decision-making

Minimum Qualifications

2+ years working on platform, infrastructure, developer tools, or enterprise systems products

Experience shipping AI/ML-powered products in production environments, not just prototypes or demos

Strong technical background with the ability to engage meaningfully with senior engineers on system architecture, API design, and security trade-offs

Hands-on proficiency with AI coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Replit, or equivalent) for rapid prototyping and idea validation

Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, security, design, and business stakeholders

Bachelor’s Science Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or similar, or equivalent practical experience

Pay & Benefits

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 $144,600 and $218,000, 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

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.