Sr. Engineering Program Manager, Cloud Infrastructure, Apple Services Engineering

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple, Inc. is seeking an experienced Engineering Program Manager to drive programs focused on building Apple’s Cloud Observability and Storage Platforms. You will partner with engineering teams to manage complex, scalable cloud systems that power Apple services for hundreds of millions of customers in many languages and regions.

The role emphasizes reducing ambiguity, strong collaboration, and leadership across multiple engineering domains to deliver reliable cloud infrastructure and services.

Qualifications

• Must have strong software delivery background and services infrastructure engineering.
• Experience with risk analysis and leading roadmap development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and ability to influence without authority.

Responsibilities

• Partner with diverse teams to develop and manage the cloud platform powering multiple workloads across Apple.
• Build trust with engineering partners and systematically reduce ambiguity and complexity.
• Evaluate new requests in light of existing interdependencies and system evolution.
• Think quickly and debate approaches thoughtfully and professionally across projects.
• Demonstrate strong social and interpersonal skills to support program success.
• Maintain and improve Apple's critical cloud services.

Skills

SDLC processes

Risk analysis

Roadmap prioritization

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Engineering or deep relevant industry experience

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Apple Services Engineering team is one of the most exciting examples of Apple’s long-held passion for combining art and technology. The Cloud Infrastructure team enables Apple’s apps and services, and we do it on a massive scale, to hundreds of millions of customers in over 35 languages to more than 150 countries.Our Engineering Program Managers partner with engineers who build secure, end-to-end solutions. Thanks to Apple’s unique integration of hardware, software, and services, engineers and Program Managers work together to build a single unified vision.

Description

Apple is seeking an experienced Engineering Program Manager to drive programs focused on building Apple’s Cloud Observability and Storage Platforms. Our cloud platforms power many features we all love in our Apple products and they must scale globally, be highly available, performant, and simply "just work".Do you feel a personal stake in everything that you work on, thrive in fast-paced environments with lots of ambiguity, and enjoy working with complex technologies? Do you foster strong relationships, build trust, and influence without direct authority? Do you communicate openly and clearly, collaborate enthusiastically, and value a culture of healthy debate? If so, we want to talk to you!

Responsibilities

• You'll partner with a diverse set of teams across Apple to develop the manage the platform that powers many workloads across Apple. Systems within this scope are complex.
• This role requires you to build trust with engineering partners and persistently remove ambiguity by seeking to reduce complexity.
• You will not only be expected to be able to readily understand complicated and subtle interdependencies, but also to evaluate new requests and new information in light of these systems.
• Being able to think on your feet is important, as is the ability to thoughtfully and efficiently debate the validity of a given approach to any aspect of a project under your control.
• Needless to say, strong social and interpersonal skills are required for this role.
• Your work will be incredibly important to maintain and improve Apple’s most critical cloud services.

Minimum Qualifications

• 12+ years of engineering program managers in the cloud infrastructure domain, specifically focused on cloud storage
• Strong background in software delivery, and services infrastructure engineering
• Proficient in software development processes (SDLC), and comfortable with various project management methodologies
• Experience with risk analysis as well as developing, prioritizing and leading the roadmap
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science / Engineering or deep relevant industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior engineering, infrastructure, or software development program management experience for Site Reliability Engineering / DevOps strongly preferred.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills, along with polished presentation skills
• Self-motivated and proactive with proven creative & critical thinking capabilities
• Expertise in coordination & participation in requirements gathering and design brainstorming sessions
• Experience leading multiple complex projects simultaneously
• A history of leadership, decision making, negotiation skills, and ability to influence partners without direct authority
• Proven record in defining processes, developing metrics and executing on them while driving program maturity and process optimization

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 $207,400 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

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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