
Sr. Engineering Program Manager - Customer Systems
Required skills
- software project management
- Generative AI
- LLMs
- automated status reporting
- data synthesis
- cross-functional teams
- data analysis
- executive leadership
- stakeholder management
Nice to have
- program leader
- business acumen
- ownership
- multi-functional initiatives
- impact
- exceptional results
Role summary
Apple's Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) organization is seeking an Engineering Program Manager for the Customer Experience Engineering program team. This role involves building and managing large-scale enterprise and customer technology systems, supporting billions of active devices and transactions. The ideal candidate will have a strong technological mind, a passion for solving complex challenges, and experience in end-to-end program management. Proficiency in Generative AI tools for streamlining workflows is required. The role offers the opportunity to influence the experiences of over a billion customers worldwide and shape cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Description
We are looking for a bold, curious, and driven program leader with a sharp sense of both technology and business. This role is for someone who thrives on challenge, taking full ownership of large, multi-functional initiatives, and delivering them end-to-end. If you are passionate about driving impact, shipping exceptional results, and shaping complex projects that touch millions of customers, this is your opportunity to shine.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience. 8+ years of relevant experience in software and or program management. Strong software project management skills with experience leading large, multi-functional teams to deliver complex initiatives. Proven track record of managing programs end-to-end, from initial design through launch, ensuring high-quality outcomes. Deep knowledge of product development processes, with the ability to drive projects forward with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Proficiency in leveraging Generative AI tools and LLMs to streamline program management workflows, including technical documentation, automated status reporting, and data synthesis.
Preferred Qualifications
Proven experience driving and delivering critical, end-to-end (E2E) project features across the company, collaborating effectively with multiple cross-functional teams. Adept at leveraging data from diverse sources to generate insights and make informed decisions that guide program direction. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with confidence presenting to executive leadership and influencing key stakeholders. Strong leadership skills with the ability to empower teams, foster collaboration, and maintain momentum in fast-paced, often ambiguous environments.
Sample Apple interview questions
- 1
Architect a big data ingestion system focusing entirely on reliability and backpressure management during unpredictable traffic events.
system designmedium - 2
Break down the system design for a global digital learning environment including video hosting and user progress tracking.
system designmedium - 3
How do you architect a risk system that dynamically shifts its strictness based on the merchants tolerance for fraud?
system designmedium - 4
Break down the data pipeline required to serve live ad performance statistics to a client dashboard.
system designmedium - 5
Let us build the backend for a smart parking garage. How do you manage inventory and process payments in real time?
system designmedium
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