Engineering Program Manager, Platform and Foundations - Retail Engineering

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 249,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Program Manager to lead transformative initiatives that enhance developer productivity and internal tooling. This role involves driving the evolution of CI/CD pipelines and test automation frameworks, ensuring engineering teams can build and deploy efficiently. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical competence and change management expertise, translating developer needs into impactful platform solutions. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will significantly influence the engineering landscape and help shape the future of development workflows.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Discounted products and free services

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading complex, cross-functional technical initiatives.
• Strong background in software development workflows and DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to enhance developer productivity and internal tooling.
• Drive adoption of new tools and processes across engineering teams.

Skills

Technical Program Management

Change Management

CI/CD Pipelines

Test Automation

Developer Tooling

Infrastructure Management

DevOps Practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Cloud Platforms

Automation Strategies

Job description

Engineering Program Manager, Platform and Foundations - Retail Engineering

Sunnyvale, California, United States Corporate Functions

Description

The IS&T Retail Engineering organization is looking for a Foundations and Platform EPM to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives that enhance developer productivity, infrastructure, and internal tooling. In this role, you will drive the evolution of CI/CD pipelines, test automation frameworks, developer environments, and configuration systems, ensuring engineering teams can build, test, and deploy efficiently at scale. We are looking for someone with deep technical competence, operational excellence, and change management expertise to deliver solutions that improve reliability, speed, and developer experience across the organization. Our ideal candidate understands the challenges of scaling engineering workflows and can translate developer needs into high-impact platform solutions. They excel at driving adoption of new tools and processes, influencing engineering teams through strong communication and a deep understanding of software development lifecycles. With a strong background in infrastructure, DevOps, or developer tooling, they can navigate technical trade-offs, optimize for efficiency, and ensure platform investments align with long-term business and engineering goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience as a Technical Program Manager (TPM), Engineering Program Manager (EPM), Engineering Lead, or Product Lead.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field OR equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading large, complex, cross-functional initiatives—this could be as a Technical Program Manager (TPM), Engineering Program Manager (EPM), Engineering Lead, or Product Lead.
• Proven track record driving development and adoption of developer-focused platforms, tools, and infrastructure that improve engineering productivity and efficiency.
• Experience leading initiatives related to CI/CD, test automation, developer environments, configuration management, or cloud infrastructure.
• Strong technical competence in software development workflows, allowing effective collaboration with engineers on trade-offs and architectural decisions.
• Experience driving cultural change in engineering organizations, including leading adoption, developer enablement, and internal tooling strategies.
• Deep understanding of developer workflows, CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, developer environments, and infrastructure.
• Familiarity with infrastructure, DevOps practices, cloud platforms, and automation strategies.

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 $165,500 and $248,700, 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.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.