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Engineering Program Manager, OS Build Train Management & Integration

San Diego, California, United StatesOnsiteFull Time$134,800–$203,000 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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The Engineering Program Manager, OS Build Train Management & Integration at Apple is responsible for coordinating complex build systems and ensuring seamless code integration across Apple's diverse project portfolio. This role acts as a central hub for train bring-up processes, build management, and submission integration, partnering with engineering teams to ensure smooth code integration and quality releases. The position requires strong technical fundamentals, exceptional organizational skills, and a collaborative spirit, with a focus on driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance build reliability and developer experience. The role combines technical expertise with project coordination skills to ensure Apple's software development pipeline operates efficiently and reliably.

Are you passionate about enabling engineering teams to deliver exceptional software experiences? Does coordinating complex build systems and ensuring seamless code integration across Apple's ecosystem excite you? Join the Train Management & Integration team. We are a reliable source of build knowledge and support that goes above and beyond to enable project teams across Apple to land their code and ensure quality releases to our customers. We're looking for someone with strong technical fundamentals, exceptional organizational skills, and a collaborative spirit who thrives in a fast-paced environment where your work directly impacts the software that powers Apple's innovative products.
Description
Serve as the central coordination hub for train bring-up processes, build management, and submission integration across Apple's diverse project portfolio. Partner with engineering teams to ensure smooth code integration, coordinate complex build schedules, and provide expert guidance on build processes. Manage critical activities while maintaining clear communication channels. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance build reliability and developer experience.
This role combines technical expertise with project coordination skills, requiring someone who can navigate complex technical systems while maintaining strong cross-functional relationships. You'll be instrumental in ensuring Apple's software development pipeline operates efficiently and reliably.","responsibilities":"Managing software builds to support releases to beta users and customers
Identifying, escalating, and communicating key issues
Developing strategies for improving processes
Driving resolutions for issues with engineering teams
Helping to manage risk in the endgame leading up to software launch
Preferred Qualifications
Build and Release Engineering/Release Management experience highly desirable
Project management experience in software development life cycle highly desirable
Unix programming/scripting experience highly desirable
Self-motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities
Proven track record of defining processes and executing on them
Minimum Qualifications
BS/MS EE/CS/CE or equivalent
3-5+ years experience as a Project or Program Manager","internalDetails":null
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 $134,800 and $203,000, 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
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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