Head of Product, AI & Personalization for Apple Music
Apple
Cupertino, California, U.S.
Full-time, Regular
Posted Aug 22, 2025
Full-time
Compensation
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About the role
Apple Music is seeking a visionary Head of Product, AI & Personalization to lead the next generation of user-centric experiences powered by cutting-edge artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data-driven experimentation
Responsibilities
- Set the vision and strategy for how we harness artificial intelligence to deliver deeply personal, intuitive, and engaging music experiences
- Lead the end-to-end product direction for personalization, recommendations, search relevance, user modeling, and content discovery
- Manage and mentor a team of product managers working across AI/ML, personalization systems, and large-scale experimentation
- Foster a high-performing, inclusive culture that encourages bold thinking, clear prioritization, and rapid learning
- Partner closely with engineering, design, editorial, analytics, and marketing teams to bring personalized features to life across Apple Music
- Define product requirements, align on technical approaches, and ensure seamless integration into the broader user experience
- Stay ahead of industry trends in AI, personalization, and consumer media, and continuously bring forward new ideas and strategic insights that shape the future of Apple Music
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in product management, with at least 5 years leading AI/ML or personalization-focused product teams
- Proven track record of shipping large-scale, ML-powered consumer products
- Deep understanding of machine learning technologies, recommendation systems, user segmentation, and real-time personalization systems
- Experience leading experimentation and A/B testing at scale, ideally in a subscription or content platform
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience building, mentoring, and scaling high-performing teams
- Passion for music and a deep appreciation for Apple's mission and design principles
- Able to shape information to the appropriate level of detail and communicate it effectively
- Exceptional collaboration and communication skills; able to align diverse teams around a shared vision while confidently standing behind great ideas with clarity and conviction
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Range of discounted products and free services
- Reimbursement for certain educational expenses
- Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
- Relocation assistance
About the Company
Apple is a company that creates products that are designed to be intuitive, user-friendly, and innovative
Job Details
Salary Range
$208,400 - $365,400/yearly
Location
Cupertino, California, U.S.
Employment Type
Full-time, Regular
Original Posting
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