AIML – Head of Technical Production, AI Studio

Summary

Posted: Oct 4, 2024

Role Number:200555360

The AI Studio in Apple’s AIML org is dedicated to developing top-quality user experiences by merging responsible AI practices and technologies with human creativity on a global scale. Our team oversees the in-house production of a wide variety of customer-facing, AI-driven interactive products from design to release, including Siri responses in every language. Advancements in machine learning and AI are rapidly opening up possibilities for human expression and efficiency in ways that were previously impossible. Throughout this evolution, the AI Studio strives to keep humanity at the heart of engineering. It has a ten-year track record of successfully pairing creators with technology to bring products and experiences to market in a balanced way. Our team understands the world of content creation in all its forms—audio, video, text, graphic design, motion, and more—and is excited about leading the state-of-the-art into a future powered by cutting-edge machine learning methods. When integrated thoughtfully, AI can expand creative impact, enable artistic inclusion, and enhance human connection.

Description

The Head of Technical Production will be responsible for optimizing an end-to-end content creation process, specifically to support a 10X language expansion to provide global experiences for many Apple products. This role will work alongside Design, Modeling, and Production Operations/Logistics department leads, focusing on the technical processes and tools involved in performance/data capture and post-processing. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in audio/video/graphics/motion content production and experience leading teams to develop optimized pipelines across multiple fields for scalability. Knowledge of machine learning and its application in content production processes is preferred. Your responsibilities will include: – Grow and lead a high-performing production team of technical-minded creatives, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. – Own and oversee all technical processes related to content production for AI-powered products, ensuring quality, efficiency, and scalability. – Lead the massive collection of high-quality data for multilingual and multimodal large language models (LLMs). – Incorporate machine learning techniques to develop an optimized content production pipeline. – Continuously improve and streamline production processes to support rapid expansion into new products and languages. – Work closely with partner teams in design, modeling, and production operations/logistics, as well as cross-functional teams in research and engineering, to ensure seamless integration and execution of production processes, resulting in customer-facing products. – Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation within the production pipeline and help define the future of AI-powered content creation. – Advise and advocate for the tools, facilities, budgets, and personnel needed to run an efficient, end-to-end, in-house AI-powered production studio. – Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with company goals. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/MS/MA/PhD degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Media Production or a related field.
• Proven experience of 5+ years in a production leadership role, preferably within the media technology industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in optimizing production pipelines for scalability, efficiency, and/or machine learning-driven projects.
• Managing large-scale data collection projects and processes, including high-quality audio/video data for use in machine learning applications / large language models (LLMs).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines, locations, and time zones.
• A passion for innovation and a drive to stay ahead of industry trends.

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 $190,200 and $285,900, 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.