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Principal AI & Data Governance Architect

Cupertino, United States of AmericaFull-time2026-10-16 → 2026-11-10

Core

Architect end-to-end AI & Data governance frameworks and compliance architecture for Apple's machine learning lifecycle platform powering generative AI features.

Role type

Principal AI & Data Governance Architect

Builds

Governance frameworks, compliance architecture, data classification strategies, and architectural patterns for ML platforms.

Domain

Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / Regulatory Compliance

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Data governance, ML governance, compliance architecture, ML workflows, data engineering, ML infrastructure, cross-functional collaboration, legal-to-technical translation, regulatory fluency, ambiguity navigation

Preferred skills

AI/ML regulatory frameworks (EU AI Act, GDPR, CCPA), data classification systems, data catalogs, model registries, MLOps tooling, internal developer platforms

Technologies

MLOps tooling, data catalogs, model registries

Responsibilities

Architect end-to-end AI & Data governance frameworks; Own the compliance architecture; Connect compliance, legal, and engineering; Define data classification at scale; Navigate the regulatory landscape; Establish governance as a cross-cutting platform capability; Drive policy into practice; Advise senior stakeholders

Seniority

Principal, strategy & mentorship