Software Engineering Program Manager - watchOS

Apple Inc.; Cupertino, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA is seeking a Software Engineering Program Manager for watchOS to lead cross-functional projects from concept through delivery. You will partner with software engineers and managers across teams to define, schedule, and track key deliverables for our operating systems.

The role requires 5+ years delivering customer-facing software features and strong communication. Apple offers comprehensive compensation, stock programs, and benefits as part of its total rewards

Qualifications

• 5+ years delivering customer-facing software features or projects from concept through delivery.
• Strong understanding of and experience in managing complex, multi-functional software projects.
• Strong technical understanding of operating systems and how the various layers in the software stack fit together.

Responsibilities

• Define, schedule, and track both team- and multi-functional deliverables.
• Partner with software engineers and managers across software engineering teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Bring together different teams—Software, Hardware, Design, Marketing—to deliver groundbreaking technology across our operating systems.

Skills

Software project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Operating systems knowledge

Communication skills

Education

BS in Computer Science

Job description

Software Engineering Program Manager - watchOS

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Why Apple? We live in a mobile and device driven world where knowledge of the physical world around us is needed. We rely on this knowledge to get around, to learn about our environment and to enable spectacular new features for custom applications. Apple is meeting those needs as robustly and as creatively as possible and is interested in people who want to help meet that commitment. The success we strive to achieve will be the result of very skilled people working in an environment which cultivates creativity, partnership, and thinking of old problems in new ways. Do you have a passion for creating ground-breaking, impactful features that surprise and delight millions of users? Do you enjoy solving challenging problems in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you’ll work with many different teams across Apple? If so, we are looking for a Software Engineering Project Manager to join our team and help us innovate and take the most advanced operating systems to the next level!

Description

In this role you will partner with software engineers and managers across software engineering teams to define, schedule, and track both team- and multi-functional deliverables. You will be the central hub bringing together different teams from Software, Hardware, Design, Marketing, and other teams all in the name of delivering groundbreaking technology across our operating systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience delivering customer-facing software features or projects from concept through delivery
• Strong understanding of and experience in managing complex, multi-functional software projects
• Strong technical understanding of operating systems and how the various layers in the software stack fit together

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related field
• Excellent spoken and written communication with the ability to tailor communication style to multiple audiences
• Proven track record in defining processes and executing on them
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities
• Has a deeply curious mindset about new ideas
• Excellent attention to detail and highly organized
• Ability to build relationships and influence others

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 $144,600 and $263,800, 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

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.