Apple Services Engineering (ASE) Search is advancing the state of the art in media search, over every media type, on every device. To do this, we’ve constructed custom catalogs, written custom search and indexing software, incorporating our editorial understanding, created embeddings, and leveraged the latest generative AI technologies. This senior management position will lead multiple teams running the spectrum from App Store, Music, and Video to Books & Fitness. We’re looking for an engineering visionary, who can both handle the complex operations of some of the most used search systems in the work while also thinking about revolutionary new experiences in the world of GenAI.
Requirements
- Experience with commonly used systems programming languages (e.g., Go, Java, C/C++, Rust).
- Demonstrated experience in delivering high-uptime critical systems in challenging environments.
- Deep understanding of search technologies and algorithms.
- Experience with generative AI and its applications in search.
- Strong background in building and scaling distributed systems.
- Experience working with large-scale data sets.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing the development and maintenance of custom catalogs, search, and indexing software.
- Incorporating editorial understanding, embeddings, and generative AI technologies into search experiences.
- Ensuring the delivery of high-uptime, critical search systems.
- Driving innovation in media search across all Apple devices.
- Leading and managing multiple high-performing engineering teams.
- Leading multiple product-focused teams across App Store, Music, Video, Books & Fitness.
- Ensuring the smooth operation of high-usage search systems while simultaneously exploring revolutionary new experiences powered by GenAI.
Other
- 7+ years of experience in team management of high-performing engineers.
- Proven ability in cross-functional stakeholder management.
- Advanced degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent work experience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate engineering teams.
