Engineering Program Manager, Siri App Experience

Socket.dev; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking an Engineering Program Manager to lead complex software platforms and end-to-end experiences that delight users. You will drive programs, define features, manage timelines, and coordinate across Design, Engineering, and QA to deliver integrated Siri App experiences.

You will excel at communicating clearly, navigating ambiguous environments, and aligning multiple teams to build great products for customers worldwide.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of project management in software development, ML or related industry.
• Strong understanding of system architecture and release processes for complex software.
• Proven track record shipping multiple complex projects.
• Experience coordinating across Design, Engineering and QA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to work across seniority levels.

Responsibilities

• Drive programs including feature definition, timelines, milestones, and risk management.
• Collaborate with Design, Engineering and QA to deliver integrated experiences.
• Communicate status updates, issues, mitigations, and action requests clearly.

Skills

Project management

Software development

System architecture

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

BS/MS in CS/Engineering

Job description

Apple Intelligence has a profound impact on our customers globally, and Siri AI plays a pivotal role in enhancing the overall experience. We are seeking a highly skilled Engineering Program Manager with a proven track record of developing and maintaining complex software platforms, tools, and processes that deliver innovative, end-to-end experiences that cater to customer satisfaction. The Siri App Experience team is redefining what a deeply personal and integrated assistant can be.

Description

You will drive programs and/or projects, including leading feature definition, system architecture, timelines, milestones, and risk management to ensure an on-time delivery of features. This includes collaborating with multiple partner organizations and various disciplines such as Design, Engineering, and QA to deliver highly integrated experiences. As an EPM on the team, you are in a critical role in bringing together engineering, design, and other teams to ensure that the right discussions and decisions are made to build a great product. Communication is essential. Providing clear, timely, concise, and objective communication, including regular program status updates, critical issues and mitigations, changes in plans, risks, and requests for action, will be necessary for success.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of project management in software development, machine learning or related industry experience.
• Solid understanding of system architecture, design trade-offs with thorough understanding of testing, build and release processes for complex software.
• Prior experience and consistent track record leading and shipping multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Experience driving and delivering critical project features that involve integration with multiple different teams.
• Ability to create and execute plans in ambiguous settings, identifying priorities and driving what matters.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and verbal.
• Experience working cross functionally at different seniority levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with voice assistant technology.
• Experience in delivering user-facing software features and driving full-stack development.