Software Build and Release EPM – ASE

Summary

Posted:May 02, 2025

Weekly Hours:40

Role Number:200602973

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. The Apple Services Engineering team exemplifies Apple’s long-held passion for combining art and technology. Do you believe that generative AI has the power to change how we live, work, and interact, and that privacy and security must not be sacrificed in the pursuit of those groundbreaking experiences? 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? If so, we want to talk to you! We are seeking an experienced Engineering Program Manager to drive software release management and release quality for the Private Cloud Compute software that powers Apple Intelligence.

Description

Drive processes and best practices to develop, build, qualify, and release high-quality software to internal and external audiences Manage and communicate program/release schedules with clear dependencies, driving alignment across the organization Drive on-time development and delivery, establishing checkpoints, and re-planning as events warrant Identify release blockers, work with teams to deliver timely resolutions, and manage the overall change control processes Provide clear, timely and objective communication, including updates on program status and critical issues to executive team This is not a task-based job; you are accountable for delivering successful outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of technical program/project management for software or software/hardware products
• Have personally orchestrated the delivery of multiple significant client/server software products, under demanding timelines, running multiple work streams cross functionally across a large organization
• Detailed understanding of testing/qualification, build and release processes for sophisticated software
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and verbal, to all levels of an organization
• Strong analytical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills
• KEY QUALIFICATIONS
• Detailed understanding of Apple’s processes for operating system software planning, development, build & integration, qualification, and release
• Ability to facilitate and drive technical discussions: requirements definition, architecture/design, design tradeoffs, issue resolution, tracking/progress check-ins
• Technical proficiency: cloud architecture, development and deployment, databases, build & release systems, and bonus points for past programming experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of technical program/project management for software or software/hardware products
• Have personally orchestrated the delivery of multiple significant client/server software products, under demanding timelines, running multiple work streams cross functionally across a large organization
• Detailed understanding of testing/qualification, build and release processes for sophisticated software
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and verbal, to all levels of an organization
• Strong analytical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills

Pay & Benefits

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 $129,600 and $236,300, 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.