Senior Engineering Manager, Agentic AI & Intelligent Reasoning

Role Number: 200675477Team: Software and Services, Machine Learning and AILocation: Santa Clara; SeattlePosted: 2026-08-03SummaryApple is where individual imaginations gather together, contributing to the values that lead to great work. Every new idea has the potential to become an extraordinary product, service, or customer experience. The AI, Search & Knowledge Platforms team builds the foundational intelligence powering Siri, Apple Intelligence, Spotlight, Safari, and intelligent experiences across the Apple ecosystem.DescriptionWe are seeking an exceptional Senior Engineering Manager to lead the engineering organization responsible for Agentic AI and Intelligent Reasoning. This team is building the next generation of AI systems capable of understanding complex user intent, orchestrating multi-step reasoning, retrieving and synthesizing knowledge, and delivering deeply personalized, accurate, and trustworthy experiences. You will lead a world-class organization of machine learning engineers, software engineers, and applied scientists developing agentic AI frameworks, reasoning systems, planning engines, memory architectures, and orchestration platforms that enable Apple's AI experiences to solve increasingly sophisticated user problems while maintaining Apple's industry-leading standards for privacy, reliability, and user trust.Minimum QualificationsMS or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, or a related technical field.8+ years of experience leading engineering organizations delivering large-scale AI, machine learning, or distributed systems in production.Proven track record of delivering complex AI platforms from research through production at large scale.Strong experience in large language models, conversational AI, intelligent agents, reasoning systems, or advanced machine learning platforms.Demonstrated success leading cross-functional organizations and defining long-term technical strategy while executing complex engineering programs.Preferred QualificationsDeep expertise in agentic AI architectures, autonomous agents, reasoning systems, planning algorithms, tool use, memory architectures, multi-agent systems, and orchestration frameworks.Strong engineering and R&D experience in large language models, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), long-context reasoning, chain-of-thought optimization, reinforcement learning for LLMs (RLHF, RLAIF), model alignment, and advanced context techniques.Experience building systems for multi-intent understanding, multi-hop reasoning, deep research, evidence synthesis, complex workflow execution, and personalized AI experiences.Experience designing scalable evaluation systems for reasoning quality, factuality, grounding, personalization, safety, agent reliability, and user experience.Demonstrated ability to translate cutting-edge AI research into high-quality consumer products serving billions of users.Excellent product vision, strategic thinking, and business acumen with the ability to balance long-term innovation with rapid execution.Outstanding leadership, communication, and organizational skills with a passion for developing world-class engineering teams and fostering a culture of innovation and engineering excellence.Pay & BenefitsAt 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 $254,400 and $381,600, 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 BenefitsNote: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.Pay & BenefitsAt 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 $267,800 and $401,700, 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 BenefitsNote: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.EEO StatementApple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicantEEO StatementApple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicantAccessibilityAt Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplaceLearn about reasonable accommodations for job applicantsAccessibilityAt Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplaceLearn about reasonable accommodations for job applicantsApplication DeadlineApple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.Application DeadlineApple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.