Software Engineering Program Manager - visionOS

CO Salary Range: USD 127,700.00 - 192,400.00 per year

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.

Description

The visionOS Software Engineering Program is looking for people with a passion for detail and track record of shipping complex projects. This is a hands on role where you are embedded in engineering teams, helping them execute effectively to deliver quality features on time, and driving projects through the SW development lifecycle from conception through shipping. Ability to balance multiple project and team contexts, while understanding how your areas fit into the larger program and product context are essential. You should demonstrate high integrity, curiosity, proactivity, tenacity, and feel comfortable in a dynamic and sometimes ambiguous environment. Skills for collaborating, communicating up, digging into the details, prioritizing and rock tumbling to influence partners and stakeholders are key. If you relish challenge and are excited by working with a great team on amazing new technology, then we want to hear from you - please apply!","responsibilities":"Project Leadership: Partner with engineering management to facilitate all aspects of projects: Define, schedule, prioritize, track, proactively manage and communicate status of multiple projects at large

Representation: Represent your team, its technology, and project status in project and executive meetings

Risk Management: Lead cross-organizational project teams to understand technical critical paths, to identify and mitigate risks

Continuous Improvement: Continuously look for opportunities to improve how your team's projects are run and executed

Roadblock Removal: Proactively look ahead and keep the path clear for your teams

Best Practices: Advise and encourage engineering and project management best practices to deliver quality features per plan

Multitasking: Prioritize tasks across multiple product releases and efforts simultaneously

Quality Control: Coordinate between QA and engineering to characterize quality issues, drive resolution, and ultimately ship quality features

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience working with Software Development Kits (SDKs) and enabling 3rd party developers

Ability to create and execute plans in ambiguous settings

Curious, self-motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities

Flexibility to dive into new areas quickly

Possess an analytical mindset and deep attention to detail, especially in predicting and mitigating potential future challenges

Strong collaborator, able to understand others perspectives, look for common ground, and drive consensus

Comfortable holding teams accountable to commitments, as well as managing prioritization and escalations in ways that enhance relationships vs detracting from them

Minimum Qualifications

3+ years of related experience with a BS/MS, Computer Science / Engineering or relevant industry experience

Experience driving and delivering multiple software project features which involve integration with different teams

Experience identifying and resolving project conflicts and inter-dependencies

Demonstrated experience in data-driven decision making based on technical costs/benefits and tradeoffs

Experience communicating complex technical, logical, and process issues across varied audiences, including high-level management

Experience developing and maintaining relationships across and between organizations

Proven record of applying strong organizational skills to project workflows

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 $127,700 and $192,400, 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.

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