Senior Services Compliance Manager, Apple Services

Role Number: 200686295Team: Software and ServicesLocation: CupertinoWeekly Hours: 40Posted: 2026-10-03SummaryThe people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation running 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.Apple’s Services—including the App Store, iCloud, Apple Music, Apple TV, and many others—are among the most dynamic and widely used in the world. As the regulatory landscape continues to evolve, our organization requires proactive, technically rigorous leadership to ensure our platforms navigate emerging obligations while preserving product integrity and user trust.We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager based in the US to lead a team responsible for driving strategic China regulatory and compliance work within Apple’s Services organization. In this role, you will lead the application of regulatory and compliance obligations into products, systems architecture, and data flows, manage key operating partner relationships, and bridge communication across US engineering, local Apple teams in China, and executive leadership.DescriptionApple operates services in China at a scope and scale unlike any other multinational company. The challenges we face have no playbook. Our work is exceptionally complex, ambiguous, and vital to Apple’s operations. This role is focused on how expanding data and internet regulations in China impact Apple’s services, specifically driving the practical application of regulations into systems architecture, data governance, and data export rules.In response to these regulatory and compliance obligations, Apple maintains strategic and operating partnerships for several of our services in China. This role serves as a key owner of those relationships, collaborating closely from the US with both local Apple teams and external operating partners to ensure our services operate reliably and securely, while maintaining compliance with evolving rules.Minimum Qualifications8+ years of experience leading complex technical programs in cloud or internet services.4+ years of formal people management experience, successfully leading and developing senior technical teams.4+ years of dedicated experience translating legal, regulatory, compliance, or data governance requirements into technical specifications and engineering roadmaps.Demonstrated technical competence evaluating services architectures, backend data flows, or cloud infrastructure.Proven track record managing and negotiating complex technical, operational, or business relationships with external strategic partners.Demonstrated excellence communicating with and influencing senior leadership across engineering, legal, business, product, and operations organizations to drive high-stakes decisions.Preferred QualificationsIn-depth experience leading technical compliance or engineering initiatives. Experience with China internet or data regulations a strong plus.Experience collaborating extensively across time zones with engineering, operations, and partner teams in China; professional working proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is a strong plus.Direct experience participating in or preparing engineering organizations for technical audits, regulatory inquiries, or external certification reviews.Deep domain experience with consumer internet platforms or cloud infrastructure operating at a global scale.Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical technical leadership experience.Pay & BenefitsAt 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 $212,600 and $376,300, 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 BenefitsNote: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.EEO StatementApple 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 applicantAccessibilityAt 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 workplaceLearn about reasonable accommodations for job applicantsApplication DeadlineApple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.