Engineering Program Manager, Intelligent System Experience at Apple in Cupertino

Job description

• Posted:
• Sep 16, 2026
• 200683339
• 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? 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!
• We’re looking for an outstanding Engineering Program Manager with a solid track record of driving highly cross-functional projects dependent on innovative machine learning technologies. In this role you will partner with software engineers and managers from our Software Engineering team to define, schedule, and track the team's work and also do the same for many multi-functional initiatives. You will be the central hub bringing together different teams from Software, Hardware, and Design, among other teams, all in the name of delivering on groundbreaking technology across all our operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Partner with software engineers and managers from our Software Engineering team to define, schedule, and track the team's work
• Do the same for many multi-functional initiatives
• Be the central hub bringing together different teams from Software, Hardware, and Design, among other teams, all in the name of delivering on groundbreaking technology across all our operating systems

Requirements

• 5 - 10+ years experience as a technical software Project or Program Manager
• Strong understanding of and experience in managing complex, multi-functional software projects
• Experience shipping customer-facing software features and AI/ML projects from concept through delivery
• Strong technical understanding of operating systems and how the various layers in the software stack fit together
• BS in Computer Science or related field
• Proven track record in defining processes and executing on them
• Proven experience in creating clear, concise, and well-structured written documentation, such as project plans, reports, and presentations
• Demonstrated ability to deliver effective verbal communication in team meetings, stakeholder presentations and discussions, as evidenced by previous project leadership roles
• Track record of adapting communication style to suit diverse audiences, including technical teams, senior management, and external partners, reflected in experience managing cross-functional teams
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities
• Strong leadership skills including ability to build trusting relationships and influence others
• Has a deeply curious mindset about new ideas

Skills

Preferred

• Deeply curious mindset about new ideas

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 $175,500 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.