Software Release Engineering Program Manager

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $144,600–$263,800 / yr
Posted: 48 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 · Software Release Engineering Program Manager

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The Software Release Engineering Program Manager (EPM) - Siri joins the Siri team to drive coordination across multiple departments, ensuring high-quality software updates are delivered on schedule. This role involves guiding teams through the product development lifecycle by defining priorities, framing critical decisions, and highlighting risks early. You will manage the entire bug lifecycle, develop automated reports, and lead release-related efforts across multiple layers of the software stack, including firmware, OS, rendering, and machine learning. Key responsibilities include tracking seed-blocking issues, enforcing integration and build processes, and communicating program health to leadership. The ideal candidate possesses a BS/MS in Computer Science or Engineering, experience with system software fundamentals, and a proven track record of managing complex, multi-functional projects for consumer products in fast-moving environments.

Skills

Release Management Software Development Lifecycle Firmware Machine Learning Deep Learning SDKs Project Management

What you'll do

Define, schedule, and track the status of software releases across multiple teams.
Serve as the primary point of contact for communicating release status and program health to leadership.
Analyze bug data and key metrics to provide insights into program health.
Coordinate and lead program-wide bug reviews with cross-functional partners.
Track and prioritize high-priority issues, including seed-blocking and release-critical bugs.
Develop and automate reports to manage the bug lifecycle and improve process efficiency.
Enforce end-to-end integration and build processes across multiple layers of the software stack.
Identify and implement improvements for program execution and operational workflows.

What we're looking for

BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
3+ years of experience project managing complex, multi-functional projects.
Experience partnering with engineering and program leadership to navigate release trade-offs and communicate risk in high-stakes environments.
Experience developing and releasing a consumer product.
Solid understanding of software development practices and ability to navigate ambiguity while distinguishing urgent tasks from important ones.
Concise, well-structured written communication skills and the ability to articulate information for diverse audiences.
Prior experience in a hands-on technical role in software engineering and project management (preferred).
Experience working in cross-functional roles spanning multiple software stack layers such as firmware, OS, rendering, or machine learning (preferred).

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