Engineering Program Manager, OS Build Deployment

Role Number: 200694581Team: Software and ServicesLocation: CupertinoWeekly Hours: 40Posted: 2026-11-11SummaryApple 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.Are you passionate about software deployment and release management? Does shipping an OS to hundreds of millions of users appeal to you?Be part of the team that ships iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS and visionOS to the world! We're looking for someone with strong OS fundamentals, excellent communication skills, and a desire to join an amazing team who ships OS's that drive Apple Products. We want people who enjoy designing solutions to solve problems and have an appetite for continuous improvement.DescriptionCoordinate cross-functional teams, gather requirements, and manage deliverables for shipping OS software across the Apple ecosystem. Provide clear, timely status updates to partner teams on upcoming releases, and work directly with engineering to prioritize deliverables and triage issues as they arise. Own projects that improve the release process itself, and take end-to-end ownership of delivering beta software — for Mac, iPhone, iPad, HomePod, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro — to customers and developers.This role is a fit for a project/program manager who's genuinely curious about the technology, or a release engineer who's highly organized and wants to help drive software from development to delivery. Either way, you'll need sharp project management instincts and the communication skills to work effectively across engineering, QA, and partner organizations.Minimum QualificationsBS/MS in EE/CS/CE or equivalent practical experience3-5+ years of experience as a Project or Program ManagerDemonstrated ability to coordinate deliverables across cross-functional teams and surface status/risk to leadershipExperience triaging blockers and partnering with engineering teams to resolve critical issues under tight deadlinesHands-on experience using AI coding/productivity tools as part of your regular workflow to improve efficiency and automate tasksWorking knowledge of Unix command-line environmentsPreferred QualificationsBuild and Release Engineering / Release Management experienceProject management experience within the software development life cycleUnix programming or scripting experienceSelf-motivated, proactive, and comfortable operating with ambiguityTrack record of defining processes and driving them to adoption at scalePay & 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 $144,600 and $263,800, 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.