Engineering Program Manager, OS Build Deployment

Engineering Program Manager, OS Build Deployment

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Are you passionate about software deployment and release management? Does shipping an OS to hundreds of millions of users appeal to you? Be part of the team that ships iOS, macOS, tvOS, watch

OS and vision

OS to the world! The SWE team is looking for an individual with strong OS fundamentals, excellent communication skills, and a desire to join an amazing team who ships OS’ that drive Apple Products. We are looking for people who enjoy designing solutions to solve problems and have an appetite for continuous improvement.

Coordinate cross-functional teams and deliverables and gather requirements for shipping OS software. Provide detailed status updates to partner teams on upcoming releases. Work with engineering teams to prioritize deliverables for upcoming releases and to triage issues. Manage projects aimed at enhancing the release process. Own the responsibility of delivering beta software for Mac, iPhone, iPad, Home Pod, Apple TV, Apple Watch and Apple Vision Pro to customers and developers.

This job requires project management skills with a passion for software deployment. Excellent communication skills to work cross-functionally with other organizations is a must. This is a great opportunity for a project manager that is also very interested in the technology or a release engineer who is highly organized and wants to help drive and deliver software.

• Managing software releases to beta users and customers
• Identifying, escalating, and communicating key issues
• Developing strategies for improving processes
• Driving resolutions for issues with engineering teams
• Helping to manage risk in the endgame leading up to software launch

• BS/MS EE/CS/CE or equivalent
• 3-5+ years experience as a Project or Program Manager

• Build and Release Engineering/Release Management experience highly desirable
• Unix programming/scripting experience highly desirable
• Self-motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities
• Proven track record of defining processes and executing on them

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 $141,800 and $213,700, 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.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.