Engineering Program Manager - Generative AI - Special Projects

Engineering Program Manager - Generative AI - Special Projects

Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Do you love taking on challenges that create a positive impact? Are you passionate about empowering many ground-breaking intelligent experiences to be made? The Apple Special projects organization is building groundbreaking technology, and we are looking for people like you! Apple offers a collaborative work environment that fosters creativity and innovation. Every new product, service, or feature we invent is the result of people working together to make each other's ideas stronger. That happens here because every one of us strives toward a common goal - crafting the best customer experiences. We are looking for an Engineering Program Manager who will work closely with the Generative AI software team to develop next generation software. This individual will need a solid track record of building and maintaining complex UX software and familiarity with machine learning pipelines, platforms, tools and processes that deliver end-to-end experiences that delight customers.

We're looking for an individual with a proven track record of shipping complex customer-facing projects under demanding timelines. You tend to be exceptional at working with a variety of personalities, adapting your approach and message to keep the project on track and the entire project team moving as a single unit. This individual needs to collaborate closely with multiple high functioning teams to create clever, nimble team project plans and drive execution effectively, drive bug convergence, communicate clear, unbiased progress across the board and foster partnership to bring the highest level of product innovation and quality. The best Program Managers are inherently curious, digging deep to understand what customers need, how the technology itself works and critical facets for any important decision. With your inquisitiveness as a strength, you will thrive as a Program Manager in Special projects because we are constantly doing things that have never been done before, and that, after all, is what makes this an amazing place to work.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience driving very large, complex software system development and integration.
• At least 5-8 years combined experience in engineering and software project leadership delivering cross-functional projects across disciplines (SW, HW, Product, Design, QA)
• Strong full-stack technology foundation with experience delivering products spanning across functional disciplines
• Excellent track record of project management and meeting deliverables
• Self motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills with the ability to win the confidence of highly skilled engineers
• Ability to filter and distill relevant information appropriate for audience
• Flexible and calm in the face of ambiguity and very adaptable
• Excellent written and verbal communication - able to cater communications based on audience

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 $175,500 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 At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You'll find that idea reflected in everything here in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong. Learn about accessibility in Apple's workplace Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.