Engineering Program Manager, OS Build Deployment

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apple employee stock programs

Comprehensive medical and dental

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Project/Release Manager to coordinate cross-functional teams and drive end-to-end software releases for iOS, macOS, and related OS software.

You will own deliverables, provide status updates, and work with engineering to triage issues across the Apple ecosystem. Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in program management, strong communication, and hands-on experience with release processes, Unix environments, and AI productivity tools to streamline workflows.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in EE/CS/CE or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-5+ years of experience as a Project or Program Manager.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate deliverables across cross-functional teams and surface status/risk to leadership.
• Experience triaging blockers and partnering with engineering teams to resolve critical issues under tight deadlines.
• Hands-on experience using AI coding/productivity tools as part of your regular workflow to improve efficiency and automate tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage software releases to beta users and customers end-to-end.
• Identify, escape, and communicate key issues to stakeholders in real time.
• Develop and drive strategies for improving release processes.
• Partner with engineering teams to triage and resolve critical issues under tight timelines.
• Manage risk through the endgame leading up to software launch.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Release management

Unix command-line

AI coding tools

Education

BS/MS in EE/CS/CE

Tools

CI/CD tools

Unix scripting

Job description

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something - you'll add something.

Are you passionate about software deployment and release management? Does shipping an OS to hundreds of millions of users appeal to you?

Be part of the team that ships iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS and visionOS to the world! We're looking for someone with strong OS fundamentals, excellent communication skills, and a desire to join an amazing team who ships OS's that drive Apple Products. We want people who enjoy designing solutions to solve problems and have an appetite for continuous improvement.

Description

Coordinate cross-functional teams, gather requirements, and manage deliverables for shipping OS software across the Apple ecosystem. Provide clear, timely status updates to partner teams on upcoming releases, and work directly with engineering to prioritize deliverables and triage issues as they arise. Own projects that improve the release process itself, and take end-to-end ownership of delivering beta software - for Mac, iPhone, iPad, HomePod, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro - to customers and developers.

This role is a fit for a project/program manager who's genuinely curious about the technology, or a release engineer who's highly organized and wants to help drive software from development to delivery. Either way, you'll need sharp project management instincts and the communication skills to work effectively across engineering, QA, and partner organizations.

Responsibilities

• Manage software releases to beta users and customers end-to-end
• Identify, escape, and communicate key issues to stakeholders in real time
• Develop and drive strategies for improving release processes
• Partner with engineering teams to triage and resolve critical issues under tight timelines
• Manage risk through the "endgame" leading up to software launch

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/MS in EE/CS/CE or equivalent practical experience
• 3-5+ years of experience as a Project or Program Manager
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate deliverables across cross-functional teams and surface status/risk to leadership
• Experience triaging blockers and partnering with engineering teams to resolve critical issues under tight deadlines
• Hands-on experience using AI coding/productivity tools as part of your regular workflow to improve efficiency and automate tasks
• Working knowledge of Unix command-line environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Build and Release Engineering / Release Management experience
• Project management experience within the software development life cycle
• Unix programming or scripting experience
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable operating with ambiguity
• Track record of defining processes and driving them to adoption at scale

Pay & Benefits

At 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 $144,600 and $263,800, 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 Benefits

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.