Sr. Product Manager: Discovery Intelligence

Summary

Posted: Jan 23, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number:200577512

The App Store is the world’s safest and most vibrant app marketplace, serving more than half a billion people each week! Since the App Store launched in 2008, it has helped creators, dreamers, and learners of all ages and backgrounds connect with the tools and information they need to build a brighter future and a better world. It has enabled countless new companies, spawned new industries and created millions of jobs. A significant driver of the global economy, the App Store facilitated over a $1 trillion in developer billings and sales in 2022 alone, rewarding developers and entrepreneurs for their hard work and creativity. And we believe we’re just getting started! We are seeking a hardworking and experienced Sr. Product Manager for Discovery Intelligence to lead the product experience and roadmap for the overall App Store consumer features using Generative AI and LLMs across all of our platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS. You’ll collaborate with international teams to align and drive global product objectives and have an immediate impact on millions of users. Ideal candidates will have experience shipping AI/ML powered consumer products and the ability to effectively communicate and drive strategy and requirements for products and services.

Description

Define, deliver, market, and measure consumer-focused discovery experiences on the App Store by leveraging AI/ML, GenAI, and LLM technologies across all our platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS. Implement the product vision and strategy, including leading the feature definition process, prioritizing features, and shaping how they are introduced to the public across communication channels. Guide the team in developing advanced AIML solutions in alignment with Apple values. Collaborate with different cross-functional teams to form policies and practices that uphold privacy, trust, safety, and AI principles to deliver a premium user experience. Partner with Design, Engineering, Program Management, and Marketing teams to build innovative and delightful new user experiences using capabilities like Apple Intelligence, content summarization and generation, content categorization, language translation and more. Research and synthesize emerging technologies and competitive trends to identify new product and partnership opportunities in Generative AI and LLMs; help ensure the App Store remains at the forefront of applying intelligence to drive app and game discovery and engagement. Lead competitive analysis, customer research, and product metrics evaluations to define features that drive engagement and usage.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development, including at least 5+ years in product management and managing complex software projects with multiple collaborators and organizations.
• 3+ years of experience with AI/ML technologies (e.g., language models, search & recommendation systems) and a proven track record of shipping AI/ML based consumer products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and ability to identify key opportunities and measure impact to drive improved user experiences.
• Proven track record of collaborating with machine learning experts to define and assess critical metrics.
• Ability to define and develop consensus on product vision and strategy for supporting a more intelligent and interactive App Store that uses Generative AI and LLMs technologies.
• Demonstrate strong expertise in technology, software engineering, and UI design, effectively communicating complex ideas across the organization and engaging in UX research to identify obstacles, enhance ease of use and improve customer satisfaction.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; thrives in highly collaborative projects, effective at building consensus, handles decisions with ease, and has the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Extraordinary oral and written communication skills; ability to become fluent in technical concepts and explain to executives and non-technical partners
• Excellent storytelling and Keynote presentation skills
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent 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 $195,500 and $293,800, 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. 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.