Santa Barbara, California, United States Software and Services

The Health Software team is seeking a senior leader with a deep background in shipping large-scale software. This role requires a unique balance of experience: the discipline to build high-quality deterministic software and the technical depth to navigate the uncertainty of ML-based development cycles. You are a leader who understands the entire lifecycle-engineering, project, program, and QA-and can drive execution in highly ambiguous environments.

In this role, you will drive engineering efforts that bridge the gap between complex technical research and shipping software. You will be responsible for ensuring that all features-whether deterministic or probabilistic-meet rigorous standards for reliability and performance. You are expected to move fluidly between high-level program strategy and detailed technical reviews. You will work alongside diverse teams to navigate projects with a high degree of ambiguity. Your background allows you to align engineering, program management, and QA, ensuring that the evaluation of stochastic systems is as robust as traditional software validation. You thrive in the gray area of product development, using your experience to drive clarity, set priorities, and ensure the team remains focused on execution.

• Dual Engineering Depth: Lead the delivery of both traditional, deterministic software and products powered by ML and Large Language Models.
• Full-Lifecycle Ownership: Manage the intersection of engineering execution, project/program milestones, and QA strategy.
• Execution in Ambiguous Spaces: Provide technical direction and structure for high-stakes projects that are not yet fully defined.
• Collaborative Leadership: Work closely with cross-functional partners in product, design, and clinical teams to align technical goals with the user experience.
• Decision-Making: Make difficult technical and operational calls to maintain a high bar for product quality and reliability.

• 8+ years experience leading high-performing engineering teams at scale
• An understanding of the unique challenges involved in evaluating and validating non-deterministic systems where traditional testing is insufficient.
• Track record demonstrating the ability to build a diverse and strong team - attracting, hiring, retaining, motivating the best talent
• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.

• 8+ years experience leading high-performing engineering teams at scale
• An understanding of the unique challenges involved in evaluating and validating non-deterministic systems where traditional testing is insufficient.
• Track record demonstrating the ability to build a diverse and strong team - attracting, hiring, retaining, motivating the best talent
• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.

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 $289,500 and $463,100, 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.

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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.