Senior Level Learning Architect Jobs
Senior level learning architect jobs place experienced professionals in charge of learning strategy, instructional systems design, and the cross-functional teams or programs that deliver measurable outcomes across an organization. Roles are 20% remote or hybrid, concentrated in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Banking & Financial Services, with employers like NVIDIA, Apple, and Stripe hiring at this level now.
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SUMMARY
At Apple, our Platform Architecture group is responsible for connecting our hardware and software into one unified system. You’ll collaborate with engineers across Apple to design how our technologies work in unison, drive development of our renowned system-on-a-chip architecture and forward-looking prototype systems. Our team works at the intersection of ML applications and Apple silicon architecture. We collaborate with SoC/IP architecture, system, software, and algorithm teams to develop integrated, highly optimized solutions for machine learning applications.
DESCRIPTION
In this role, you will explore different ways of mapping ML workloads to Apple silicon and develop performance models/simulations. Your work will inform and validate architecture decisions. You will critically evaluate ML model optimization techniques from the literature, analyzing what works and why, and proposing new ideas that build on what you learn. You will gain insights on how to make workloads run efficiently on our SoCs and provide guidance to software and algorithm teams.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience in C/C++ and/or Python
- Experience in hardware IPs: ML HW accelerators, GPU/CPU, image/video processors or similar
- Experience with ML frameworks (e.g. PyTorch) and efficient implementations of machine learning algorithms
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MS or PhD in EE/CE/CS or related field
- 20+ years of relevant experience
- Experience in optimizing and deploying ML models and/or runtime frameworks in production inference/training environments
- Experience designing experiments to evaluate ML model optimization techniques
- Ability to prototype algorithms on CPU/GPU/Neural Engine, analyze performance metrics, and create high-level complexity models
- Verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with partner teams
- Understanding of compilers
COMPENSATION
- Base pay range for this role is between $216,200 and $324,800, 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.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Apple believes accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
SUMMARY
At Apple, our Platform Architecture group is responsible for connecting our hardware and software into one unified system. You’ll collaborate with engineers across Apple to design how our technologies work in unison, drive development of our renowned system-on-a-chip architecture and forward-looking prototype systems. Our team works at the intersection of ML applications and Apple silicon architecture. We collaborate with SoC/IP architecture, system, software, and algorithm teams to develop integrated, highly optimized solutions for machine learning applications.
DESCRIPTION
In this role, you will explore different ways of mapping ML workloads to Apple silicon and develop performance models/simulations. Your work will inform and validate architecture decisions. You will critically evaluate ML model optimization techniques from the literature, analyzing what works and why, and proposing new ideas that build on what you learn. You will gain insights on how to make workloads run efficiently on our SoCs and provide guidance to software and algorithm teams.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience in C/C++ and/or Python
- Experience in hardware IPs: ML HW accelerators, GPU/CPU, image/video processors or similar
- Experience with ML frameworks (e.g. PyTorch) and efficient implementations of machine learning algorithms
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MS or PhD in EE/CE/CS or related field
- 20+ years of relevant experience
- Experience in optimizing and deploying ML models and/or runtime frameworks in production inference/training environments
- Experience designing experiments to evaluate ML model optimization techniques
- Ability to prototype algorithms on CPU/GPU/Neural Engine, analyze performance metrics, and create high-level complexity models
- Verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with partner teams
- Understanding of compilers
COMPENSATION
- Base pay range for this role is between $216,200 and $324,800, 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.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Apple believes accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
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Senior Level Learning Architect Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level learning architect job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who can own a learning program from needs analysis through evaluation, not just execute tasks assigned by others. A strong portfolio demonstrating measurable performance impact, experience leading instructional designers or cross-functional teams, and fluency with modern learning technologies will set you apart. Strategic thinking and stakeholder communication are weighted as heavily as design craft.
Which companies hire senior level learning architects?
Companies hiring senior level learning architects right now include NVIDIA, Apple, and Stripe, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large enterprises, consulting firms, and healthcare or technology organizations that run complex, ongoing learning programs requiring senior-level ownership.
Are there remote senior level learning architect jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid availability is strong at this level. About 20% of senior level learning architect openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the digital-first nature of enterprise learning design. Organizations have found that experienced learning architects operate effectively outside a central office when programs and stakeholders are distributed.
What makes a learning architect role senior level?
Senior level learning architect roles are defined by ownership and scope. Where mid-level roles focus on designing individual courses or modules, senior roles require setting the instructional strategy for entire programs or business units, managing vendor and stakeholder relationships, and mentoring junior designers. Technical depth in learning systems, data-informed evaluation, and the ability to align learning initiatives to organizational goals are expected, not optional.
Which industries hire the most senior level learning architects?
Senior level learning architect roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate large, regulated, or rapidly changing workforces that require structured, strategically designed learning programs rather than ad hoc training solutions.