Apple is hiring a Machine Learning Manager for Maps Search to lead innovative efforts in enhancing local search experiences across Siri, Apple Maps, Spotlight, and more. This high-impact role in the AIML (Apple Intelligence and Machine Learning) team focuses on leveraging cutting-edge ML techniques to help hundreds of millions of users discover businesses, places of interest, addresses, and directions seamlessly.
Job Overview
Role: Machine Learning Manager, Maps Search Team: Machine Learning and AI (MLAI) Location: Seattle, United States Role Number: 200628873-3337 Weekly Hours: 40 Hours Posting Date: January 2026 (active opening)
Siri and Apple Maps play a critical role in helping users find relevant local information quickly – from nearby restaurants and coffee shops to business hours and navigation directions. As part of a broader initiative powering search across Apple ecosystems (including Siri, Spotlight, Safari, and Messages), this team uses the latest machine learning advancements to deliver intuitive, accurate, and privacy-focused search results.
In this leadership position, you’ll manage a talented team of ML engineers and researchers, driving the development and deployment of advanced models for Maps Search. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally to improve search relevance, user discovery, and overall product intelligence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a team focused on machine learning innovations for Maps Search.
- Oversee the application of state-of-the-art ML techniques to enhance local search and discovery features.
- Partner with engineering, product, and other AIML teams to integrate solutions into Apple products.
- Guide feature development with data-driven insights to create exceptional user experiences across iOS, macOS, watchOS, and more.
Why Join Apple’s Maps Search Team?
This role offers the opportunity to work on scalable, real-world AI/ML problems impacting billions of queries daily. Apple’s commitment to privacy, innovation, and user-centric design makes it an ideal environment for ML leaders interested in information retrieval, natural language processing, search ranking, and generative AI applications.
Apple provides comprehensive benefits, including health coverage, retirement plans, employee discounts, and opportunities for professional growth.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to contribute to the future of intelligent search at Apple, apply today!
Source and Official Application Link: https://jobs.apple.com/en-us/details/200628873-3337/machine-learning-manager-maps-search?team=MLAI