The Director of Algorithms within Ads Engineering at Apple will lead a team of applied scientists and ML engineers to develop and scale advanced algorithms for advertising. This role focuses on creating systems for retrieval, ranking, auction, and budget optimization that enhance user experience while respecting privacy. The position requires a leader who values diverse perspectives and builds strong partnerships across the organization. Success in this role will be measured by the ability to solve complex algorithmic challenges that drive impactful advertising solutions.

• 15+ years of professional experience in Machine Learning, Applied Science, or Software Engineering with a focus on performance advertising, search, or recommendation systems.
• 10+ years of engineering leadership experience, including managing other managers and senior/staff-level contributors.
• Deep technical expertise in signals processing, candidate matching, predictive modeling, and ranking.
• Experience with modern techniques such as embeddings, transformer architectures, and reinforcement learning methods.
• Extensive experience in algorithm engineering and scaling high-throughput, low-latency ML systems in production environments.
• Exceptional communication and diplomatic skills to build consensus and navigate complex relationships.
• A demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative team culture.
• Strong alignment with Apple's core values regarding user privacy and premium user experiences.
• Experience with privacy-enhancing technologies or building ML systems under strict privacy constraints.
• Experience with Ads technology and domain.
• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.

• Lead a multidisciplinary organization of engineering managers, applied scientists, ML engineers, and systems engineers.
• Set the vision and shape the roadmap for the intelligence engine that powers Apple's advertising ecosystem.
• Deliver solutions that respect user privacy while empowering advertisers.
• Approach problem-solving with tact and value diverse perspectives.
• Build strong, trusting partnerships across organizational boundaries.

• 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.