Senior PM - Client Engineering (iOS Ad Tech)

Apple Inc.; Cupertino, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 176,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA, is seeking a Senior Engineering Program Manager to lead complex ads client engineering programs across cross-functional teams.

You will own end-to-end delivery, define execution plans, and drive iOS release readiness while managing dependencies and risks. You will collaborate with engineers and architects through all stages of the software lifecycle, translating requirements into actionable roadmaps and ensuring alignment with Apple's privacy, security, and user

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading complex technical programs or software initiatives across multiple engineering teams.
• Domain experience in digital advertising, ad technology, mobile monetization, or ad-serving platforms.
• Background in client-side / on-device software engineering, specifically iOS, mobile SDKs, or client frameworks.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, system architecture, and technical dependencies.
• Ability to engage credibly with engineers and architects on technical decisions and tradeoffs.
• Track record of independently driving ambiguous, cross-functional programs to measurable outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with technical teams and senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of complex Client Engineering programs from technical definition through iOS release.
• Translate product and technical requirements into clear execution plans, milestones, dependencies, and measurable outcomes.
• Lead iOS release readiness across the Client Engineering portfolio, coordinating cross-program dependencies and driving resolution before they impact schedule or quality.
• Identify cross-system dependencies and technical risks early, driving teams toward resolution before they impact delivery.
• Partner with engineers and architects to understand system design, technical tradeoffs, and implications for program strategy.
• Communicate priorities, decisions, risks, and outcomes clearly across technical teams, cross-functional partners, and senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Program management

Technical decision making

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/Software Eng or related field

Tools

iOS SDKs

Mobile SDKs

Client frameworks

Job description

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA, is seeking a Senior Engineering Program Manager to lead complex ads client engineering programs across cross-functional teams.

You will own end-to-end delivery, define execution plans, and drive iOS release readiness while managing dependencies and risks. You will collaborate with engineers and architects through all stages of the software lifecycle, translating requirements into actionable roadmaps and ensuring alignment with Apple's privacy, security, and user