Software Release Engineering Program Manager (EPM) - Apple Vision Pro

Sunnyvale,California,United States

Software and Services

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space. It will allow us to do the things we love in ways never before possible — all while staying connected to the people around us. As a member of The Vision Products Group (VPG), you will lead teams crafting future products that will delight, inspire, and empower millions of people. You need experience with system software fundamentals, release management, leadership capabilities, interpersonal skills, and a dream to work with an amazing team to help guide feature and software updates. As a self-motivated teammate who thrives in a dynamic, constantly changing environment, passionate about building phenomenal products and learning new technologies, this is the job for you.

Description

• We are looking for people with a passion and track record for shipping complex new technology. This is a hands-on Release EPM position working with the most creative people in the world. The Release EPM will lead teams in the entire product development lifecycle from concept to delivery. You should demonstrate high integrity, high energy, and feel comfortable in a dynamic environment. As an experienced change leader navigating uncharted technology advancements, you will need to build strong collaborative relationships and manage any associated conflicts calmly along the way. You will be responsible for successful outcomes and delivery with laser focus on execution and a keen eye for important details. - Work with our project management, engineering, and leadership teams to help define, schedule, track, and communicate status of releases - Communicating effectively at all levels, from informal drop-ins to formal announcements, often being the face of our team inside Apple - Lead efforts across multiple teams representing multiple layers of the software stack - Understanding and driving our integration and build processes, from bootstrapping to seeds to release - Tracking and prioritizing tasks across multiple product releases and efforts simultaneously - Providing daily prioritized information to our build and integration teams on upcoming releases - Develop and automate reports to help manage the entire bug lifecycle and identify areas for improvement - Resident expert of our in-house bug tracking system and will continually invent new ways to query, organize, and interpret data to ensure meeting of our defect management goals - Be the “go-to” person when there is a need to query data to understand defect status, program status, and other business systems - Track and communicate seed-blocking issues - Coordinate program-wide bug reviews with individual teams - Continuously look for opportunities and improve how programs are run and executed - Look ahead proactively and keep the path clear for your teams - We’re looking for someone who enjoys working as a central point of contact and can solve problems with nimble planning and a healthy dose of thinking on your feet. If you relish a challenge and are excited by working with a great team on amazing new technology, then we want to hear from you—please apply!

Minimum Qualifications

• Self-motivated, proactive, and enthusiastic with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities

• Collaboration: You fit in well with a team, understand capabilities, and discern priorities

• A deeply curious mindset about new ideas

• Ability to filter and distill relevant information for the right audience

• 5+ years of experience project managing complex, multi-functional projects

• Solid understanding of software development practices

• Devise and communicate plans in ambiguous settings with attention to detail

• Experience developing and releasing a consumer product

• Concise verbal and written communication skills and experience preparing and delivering strong presentations

• You understand new technologies quickly, identify and address process issues, analyze data to predict release risks, and be able to clearly communicate requirements and status at all levels.

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a hands-on technical role in software engineering and programming

• Experience working in a cross-functional project role spanning multiple software stack layers such as, but not restricted to, firmware, OS, rendering, applications, machine learning, deep learning, or toolkits and SDK’s.

Education & Experience

Additional Requirements

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 $136,300 and $205,500, 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 (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) 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 take affirmative action to ensure 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. (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)

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