Engineering Program Manager, Platform and Foundations - Retail Engineering

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Engineering Program Manager to lead complex initiatives that enhance developer productivity and internal tooling. This role involves driving the evolution of CI/CD pipelines and developer environments, ensuring engineering teams can build and deploy efficiently. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in infrastructure and DevOps, with a proven track record of improving engineering workflows. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of engineering teams, making a real difference in how products are developed and delivered.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Educational reimbursement

Discounted products

Free services

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong technical competence in software development workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance developer productivity.
• Drive the evolution of CI/CD pipelines and test automation frameworks.

Skills

Technical Program Management

Engineering Program Management

CI/CD Pipelines

Test Automation

Developer Tooling

Cloud Infrastructure

Change Management

Software Development Lifecycles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Developer Environments

Configuration Management

Job description

Engineering Program Manager, Platform and Foundations - Retail Engineering

Sunnyvale, California, United States Corporate Functions

Summary

Posted: Mar 28, 2025

Role Number: 200597476

Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish! Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Together we craft products and experiences people once couldn’t have envisioned and now can’t imagine living without. If you’re motivated by the idea of making a real impact, and joining a team where we pride ourselves in being one of the most diverse and inclusive companies in the world, a career with Apple might be your dream job. We are a diverse collection of problem solvers and doers, continually reimagining our products, systems, and practices to help people do what they love in the best user-friendly efficient way. Apple is a deeply collaborative place, where everything we create is the result of people in different roles and teams working together to make each other’s ideas stronger. That same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices, strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. Today, the Retail Engineering team provides one of the best Apple Experiences to Customers in the world, and operates in multiple countries worldwide.

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

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

Preferred Qualifications

1. 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.
2. Proven track record driving development and adoption of developer-focused platforms, tools, and infrastructure that improve engineering productivity and efficiency.
3. Experience leading initiatives related to CI/CD, test automation, developer environments, configuration management, or cloud infrastructure.
4. Strong technical competence in software development workflows, allowing effective collaboration with engineers on trade-offs and architectural decisions.
5. Experience driving cultural change in engineering organizations, including leading adoption, developer enablement, and internal tooling strategies.
6. Deep understanding of developer workflows, CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, developer environments, and infrastructure.
7. Familiarity with infrastructure, DevOps practices, cloud platforms, and automation strategies.

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 $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.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.