Senior Engineering Program Manager - AdDelivery, Apple Ads

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 175,500 - 311,700; Full time

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Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Educational assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California, seeks a Senior Engineering Program Manager to lead cross-functional programs for the AdServing infrastructure within Apple ADS.

You’ll partner with engineering, product, and business teams to deliver high-impact initiatives that improve reliability, scale, and efficiency in Apple’s ad platform. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in technical program management, experience with distributed systems, and strong communication with executives, with a focus on agile

Qualifications

• 7+ years in technical program management or engineering leadership.
• Experience driving cross-functional programs across engineering, product, and business.
• Familiarity with distributed systems or data-intensive platforms.
• Strong communication with executive stakeholders.
• Ability to influence without authority in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive planning and execution of core AdServing programs with milestones, accountability and communication.
• Collaborate with engineering leads and architects to shape system design decisions, delivery strategies and integration plans.
• Align cross-functional teams around shared goals, clarifying dependencies and unblock delivery with EPMs, PMs and Business Operations.
• Support portfolio coordination, surfacing risks and mitigation plans as needed.
• Develop stakeholder communication strategies, including executive-facing updates and org-wide alignment.
• Champion delivery best practices in Agile and hybrid settings.

Skills

Technical program management

Cross-functional leadership

Distributed systems

Executive stakeholder mgmt

Agile delivery

Job description

Senior Engineering Program Manager - AdDelivery, Apple Ads

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

At Apple, we focus deeply on our customers’ experience. Apple Ads brings this same approach to advertising, helping people find exactly what they’re looking for and helping advertisers grow their businesses. Our technology powers ads and sponsorships across Apple Services, including the App Store, Apple News, and MLS Season Pass. Everything we do is designed for trust, connection, and impact: We respect user privacy, integrate advertising thoughtfully into the experience, and deliver value for advertisers of all sizes—from small app developers to big, global brands. Because when advertising is done right, it benefits everyone.

Description

We’re seeking a Senior Engineering Program Manager (EPM) to lead complex cross-functional programs, with a specific focus on the AdServing infrastructure. This role will partner closely with engineering, product, and business teams to deliver high-impact programs that drive reliability, scale, and efficiency across Apple’s ad platform. In this role, you'll lead the end-to-end execution of engineering programs that touch multiple systems and teams, ensuring technical alignment and timely delivery. You will:

• Drive the planning and execution of core AdServing programs with clear milestones, accountability, and communication.
• Collaborate with engineering leads and architects to shape system design decisions, delivery strategies, and integration plans.
• Align cross-functional teams around shared goals, working with EPMs, Product Managers, and Business Operations to clarify dependencies and unblock delivery.
• Support portfolio-level coordination, providing visibility across projects and surfacing risks and mitigation plans as needed.
• Develop stakeholder communication strategies, including executive-facing updates and broader org-wide alignment.
• Champion delivery best practices in Agile and hybrid settings, contributing to operational excellence and scalable growth.

The ideal candidate combines deep program management expertise with technical fluency, ideally in the AdTech space, and thrives in high-ambiguity, high-impact environments.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in technical program management, product ownership, or engineering leadership within high-scale software environments.
• Proven success driving complex, cross-functional programs across engineering, product, and business teams.
• Familiarity with distributed systems, backend infrastructure, or data-intensive platforms.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including comfort working with executive stakeholders.
• Ability to influence without authority and thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in AdTech, particularly within Ad Serving, Candidate Retrieval, or Ad Exchange workflows.
• Exposure to portfolio management, especially managing interdependencies across multiple engineering tracks.
• Technical background that enables engagement in architectural discussions and risk assessment.
• Experience delivering in privacy-sensitive or regulated environments is a plus.
• Consulting or hybrid Agile delivery experience preferred.

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 $175,500 and $311,700, 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

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

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