Software Development Engineer, PMO - Apple Ads

Apple Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Software Development Engineer for the PMO in Apple Ads.

You will design and develop scalable systems for program and portfolio management, partnering with PMOs, finance, product, and engineering to implement tools and dashboards that provide real-time insight into spend and staffing. The role requires strong Java/Node.js/React skills, experience with PostgreSQL/Redis, and a mindset for continuous optimization.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in Java, Node.js, and React with PostgreSQL/Redis backend.
• Experience building dashboards and data pipelines.
• Ability to work in an Agile environment and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of AI/ML concepts and MCP/Agentic AI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable systems for program and portfolio management.
• Build dashboards and tools that provide real-time insight into spend, staffing, and operational health.
• Partner with EPMs, finance analysts, product, and engineers to design, develop, and implement solutions.
• Continuously improve processes to increase predictability and efficiency in planning and tracking work.
• Deliver and maintain a scalable Program Portfolio Management system to enable data-driven VP-level decisions.

Skills

Java

Node.js

React

PostgreSQL

Redis

Dashboards

Data pipelines

AI/ML awareness

Education

BS in Computer Science or equivalent degree/experience

Tools

Docker

LLM APIs

AI assistant integration

Job description

Software Development Engineer - PMO - Apple Ads

Austin Metro Area, Texas, United States Software and Services

At Apple, we work every day to create products that enrich people’s lives. Our Apple Ads group makes it possible for people around the world to easily access informative and imaginative content on their devices while helping publishers and developers promote and monetize their work. Our platforms are highly performant, deployed at scale, and set new standards for enabling effective advertising while protecting user privacy.The Apple Ads PMO team is looking for a software engineer who will design and develop scalable systems for the ads engineering organization. We are looking for a results-oriented and versatile engineer who can excel in an Agile environment.

Description

• Design and develop scalable systems for program and portfolio management
• Partner with EPMs (Engineering Program Managers), finance analysts, product, and engineers to design, develop, and implement solutions, tools, frameworks and components that will enable us to improve operational efficiency.
• Build dashboards and tools that provide real-time insight into spend, staffing, and operational health
• Continuously improve processes to increase predictability and efficiency in how we plan and track work
• Success in this role means delivering and maintaining a scalable Program Portfolio Management system, enabling data-driven VP-level decisions, and becoming a trusted technical partner to the PMO team.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent degree/experience
• Strong coding skills in Java, Node.js, and React, with backend data store experience in PostgreSQL and Redis
• Experience building and maintaining dashboards and backend data processing pipelines
• Ability to stay updated on emerging technologies like AI/ML, Model Context Protocol (MCP), and Agentic AI, and apply them to build innovative internal tools
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross functionally

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong Infrastructure and DevOps containerization experience with Docker
• Experience building integrations with large language model (LLM) APIs - AI assistant functionality
• Proven experience developing internal tools, automation scripts, and workflow integrations

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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.