Engineering Program Manager, iCloud Mail, Apple Services Engineering

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$137,500–$250,700 / yr
Posted
113 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $229k
This role $194k
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This role pays less than 83% of similar roles. Most pay $203,175–$254,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $194k versus about $229k for comparable roles.

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About Apple Inc

Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Engineering Program Manager, iCloud Mail, Apple Services Engineering

The Engineering Program Manager, iCloud Mail, Apple Services Engineering joins the Cloud Products and Platform team to drive cross-functional programs delivering new capabilities and quality improvements to a widely used mail service. This role involves partnering with engineering, design, and operations leaders to define plans, manage risks and dependencies, and ensure stakeholder alignment from concept through launch. The manager will coordinate discussions, break down complex issues into actionable topics, and provide clear status updates to the executive team. Key technical competencies include an understanding of email standards like IMAP, SMTP, JMAP, MIME, DKIM/SPF/DMARC, and anti-abuse systems. Preferred skills include experience with Claude code development and managing incident response or operational readiness for live production services. The role focuses on solving complex problems to deliver high-quality features within the mail service domain.

What you'll do

  • Lead cross-functional programs to deliver new capabilities and quality improvements for iCloud Mail.
  • Partner with engineering, design, and operations leaders to define project plans and requirements.
  • Manage risks, identify mitigations, and ensure alignment across multiple teams and organizations.
  • Provide clear status updates and communicate critical issues to the executive team.
  • Break down complex technical problems into actionable discussion topics for engineering and design teams.
  • Proactively identify bottlenecks and mobilize resources to resolve project hurdles.
  • Track cross-functional dependencies to ensure product quality and adherence to schedules.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • Master's degree in Computer Science is preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience in Program/Project management leading cross-functional software development.
  • Experience leading large programs from requirements gathering through software development and release qualification.
  • Experience building customer-facing products with a foundational understanding of technical details.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to distill information for various audiences.
  • Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to communicate abstract ideas clearly.
  • Knowledge of email standards (IMAP, SMTP, JMAP, MIME) and operational readiness or incident response programs is preferred.

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