Principal Technical Lead, AI & Emerging Technology Partnerships

Quick Facts

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

Description

Serve as the named technical point of contact for strategic AI and enterprise technology partners, guiding the integration of Apple platform technologies into partner products. Evangelize Apple’s AI/ML frameworks and core platform capabilities through architecture reviews, workshops, pilot evaluations, and enablement resources. Provide trusted technical advisory to help remove integration barriers and deliver deep integration aligned with business goals.

Benefits

• Shape enterprise AI solutions by working at the center of partner adoption of Apple platform technologies.

• Cross-functional collaboration with Business Development, Product Marketing, Developer Relations, and Software/Hardware Engineering.

• Travel to meet partners and internal teams as needed.

Responsibilities

• Own partner technical relationships as primary interface for a portfolio of strategic partners.

• Drive platform adoption by translating platform capabilities into integration paths for each partner.

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

• Act as trusted technical advisor on Apple development practices, system architecture, and platform capabilities.

• Partner across Business Development, Field Engineering, Developer Relations, and Product Marketing to align technical needs with business goals.

• Evaluate partner pilots and provide direct technical feedback on proof-of-concepts and feature integrations.

• Build and share enablement resources such as training, documentation, and reference materials.

• Keep internal and external stakeholders aligned through clear, regular communications on partner status and platform changes.

Requirements

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

• Approximately 7+ years of experience in 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 technical environments.

• Deep understanding of generative AI and machine learning fundamentals; ability to track emerging AI/platform technologies.

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

• Excellent presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills; ability to work independently in ambiguity.

• Willingness to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Approximately 12+ years of experience in software development, systems integration, and solution architecture.

• Experience working with large ISVs, AI-native companies, or developers in a customer-facing technical role.

• Knowledge of enterprise software, cloud platforms, and digital transformation strategy, and how Apple’s platform fits.

• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.

• Strong analytical mindset using data to inform technical and business recommendations.