Engineering Program Manager, Siri User Experience

Engineering Program Manager, Siri User Experience

Apple Intelligence has a profound impact on our customers globally, and a new Siri plays a pivotal role in enhancing the overall experience. Collaborating closely with our development teams, Siri User Experience drives and influences the user experience for Siri across all devices within the ecosystem. We empower all devices to function seamlessly and efficiently, enabling users to request services effortlessly. Join our team and contribute to the development of Apple Intelligence across the entire Siri ecosystem.

We are seeking a highly skilled Engineering Program Manager with a proven track record of developing and maintaining complex software platforms, tools, and processes that deliver innovative, end-to-end experiences that cater to customer satisfaction. The Siri User Experience team collaborates with hardware and software partners to deliver groundbreaking Siri experiences across all platforms. We are seeking self-motivated individuals who possess the ability to get results within highly cross-functional teams.

Description

You will drive programs and/or projects, including leading feature definition, system architecture, timelines, milestones, and risk management to ensure an on-time delivery of features. This includes collaborating with multiple partner organizations and various disciplines such as Design, Engineering, and QA to deliver highly integrated experiences.

Communication is essential. Providing clear, timely, concise, and objective communication, including regular program status updates, critical issues and mitigations, changes in plans, risks, and requests for action, will be necessary for success. As an EPM on the team, you are in a critical role in bringing together engineering, design, and other teams to ensure that the right discussions and decisions are made to build a great product.

Minimum Qualifications

• Program Experience: 3+ years in project or program management, leading cross-functional software engineering teams in large organizations to deliver consumer-facing technology products. Candidates should be comfortable structuring new programs and leading multiple work streams independently.
• Technical Proficiency: Solid understanding of system architecture, design trade-offs with thorough understanding of testing, build and release processes for complex software. Should have Bachelor's or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related field.
• Strong Leadership: Proven ability to lead, influence, and resolve conflicts within large, complex teams. Must demonstrate analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a product mentality.
• Effective Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation, negotiation, and the ability to communicate abstract ideas clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with voice assistant technology.
• Experience in delivering user-facing software features and driving full-stack development.

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 $141,800 and $213,700, 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.

Apple 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 applicant.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

Key skills/competency

• Program Management
• Software Engineering Leadership
• Siri User Experience
• System Architecture
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Risk Management
• Feature Definition
• Consumer Technology
• Voice Assistant Technology
• Full-Stack Development