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Senior Manager, Manufacturing & Environmental Software

Yesterday Cupertino, CA

Imagine what you could do here at Apple. Innovation runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.

We're looking for a Senior Manager to lead both Product and Engineering across multiple platforms and applications. In this role, you'll own the product vision end-to-end, from strategy and roadmap to hands-on execution with cross-functional teams spanning Product Managers, Designers, Software and Platform Engineers. You'll be a people-first leader who can grow and mentor a high-performing team while aligning everyone around a shared vision and navigating trade-offs between user experience, technical feasibility, and delivery timelines.

Description

You'll be based in Cupertino at Apple Park, embedded within the Manufacturing Design and Environmental Systems orgs, and managing a team distributed between Cupertino and Austin.

Our team builds the applications and custom AI agents that enable Apple to manufacture every product we ship - it's high impact work at the core of Apple's operations. You'll be someone who anticipates problems without over-architecting solutions, and who can distill complex challenges into clear, simple outcomes. You'll also travel to Shanghai once a year to connect with our in-region counterparts and the end users who depend on what we build.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in manufacturing or environmental systems

Experience building or overseeing AI agent development

Experience working with international teams or counterparts

Minimum Qualifications

10+ years managing software engineering or product teams

5+ years leading a combined Product and Engineering organization with full cross-functional ownership across Product Management, Design, and Engineering

Strong understanding of software development, APIs, and platform/infrastructure concepts

Proven track record of defining and delivering a product vision across multiple applications

Ability to translate ambiguous business problems into clear product solutions

Experience partnering with senior stakeholders across functions and presenting to both technical and non-technical audiences

Experience managing distributed teams across multiple locations

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 .

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 $229,800 and $345,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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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.

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Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA
Job ID: apple-200648364-0836_rxr-661
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-03-10T20:12:25

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion

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