Principal Technical Lead, AI and Emerging Technology Partnerships

Quick Facts

• Role: Principal Technical Lead, AI and Emerging Technology Partnerships

Description

Serve as the primary technical interface between Apple and strategic AI and enterprise technology partners. Drive adoption of Apple’s AI/ML frameworks and platform technologies through integration guidance, architecture reviews, and technical workshops. Translate platform capabilities into partner integration paths and provide direct feedback on pilots and new feature integrations.

Responsibilities

• Own partner technical relationships as the named technical point of contact

• Drive platform adoption by evangelizing AI/ML frameworks to partner engineering teams

• Lead hands-on technical workshops, architecture reviews, and performance evaluations

• Act as a trusted technical advisor on development practices and system architecture

• Collaborate with internal Business Development, Field Engineering, Developer Relations, and Product Marketing

• Review partner proof-of-concepts and integrations; deliver technical feedback

• Build and share enablement resources (training, documentation, reference materials)

• Keep internal and external stakeholders aligned via clear project updates

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

• Approximately 7+ years of experience spanning software development, systems integration, and solution architecture

• Proven experience partnering with multi-functional teams and leading complex technical partner relationships

• Strong understanding of API integrations, cloud services, and enterprise/partner ecosystem technical environments

• Deep understanding of generative AI and machine learning fundamentals; track emerging AI and platform technologies

• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for technical and non-technical audiences

• Excellent presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills; comfortable working independently in ambiguity

• Willingness to travel as needed

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape enterprise AI solutions through partner integration work

• Central role in technical adoption of AI platforms and developer ecosystems