The Sr. Research Manager will lead a machine learning research team focused on advancing evaluation methods for AI systems at Apple. This role emphasizes the importance of evaluation as a foundational science, ensuring that methods are production-ready and impactful. The team collaborates closely with applied and measurement scientists to develop human-centered and technically rigorous evaluation methodologies. The manager will set the research agenda and oversee a portfolio of projects, aiming for high-impact applications and publications in top-tier venues.

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, or a closely related field
• 5+ years of experience managing or leading research teams in an industry setting
• Experience publishing research at top-tier AI/ML venues such as NeurIPS, ICML, and ICLR
• Technical depth in AI evaluation and the ability to assess and advance measurement methods
• Excellent communication skills for representing research to executive leadership and external communities
• Demonstrated ability to coach researchers toward higher-impact publications

• Lead a machine learning research team to advance evaluation methods for AI systems
• Set the research agenda and manage the team's portfolio across various projects
• Ensure that novel evaluation methods are designed for productionization into SDKs and APIs
• Collaborate with applied scientists and measurement scientists to build rigorous evaluation systems
• Bring strategic focus to the team's research lifecycle and position work for external impact
• Recruit and retain strong research talent in competitive hiring markets

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.