Sr Engineering Program Manager, Generative AI Experiences - Special Projects
Oct 7, 2026 Cupertino, CA
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Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Do you love taking on challenges that create a positive impact? Are you passionate about empowering many ground-breaking intelligent experiences to be made? The Apple Special projects organization is building groundbreaking technology, and we are looking for people like you! Apple offers a collaborative work environment that fosters creativity and innovation. Every new product, service, or feature we invent is the result of people working together to make each other's ideas stronger. That happens here because every one of us strives toward a common goal - crafting the best customer experiences.
We are looking for an Engineering Program Manager who will work closely with the Generative AI Experiences software team to develop next generation software. This individual will need a solid track record of building and maintaining complex UX software and familiarity with machine learning pipelines, platforms, tools and processes that deliver end-to-end experiences that delight customers.
Description
We're looking for individuals with a proven track record of shipping complex customer-facing projects under demanding timelines. To succeed, you take responsibility for project and encourage the team to do their best work. Good presentation skills are not enough; you tend to be exceptional at working with a variety of personalities, adapting your approach and message to keep the project on track and the entire project team moving as a single unit.
The best Program Managers are inherently curious, digging deep to understand what customers need, how the technology itself works and critical facets for any important decision. With your inquisitiveness as a strength, you will thrive as a Program Manager in Special projects because we are constantly doing things that have never been done before, and that, after all, is what makes this an amazing place to work
Preferred Qualifications
BS Computer Engineering, Computer Science degree or equivalent required
Minimum Qualifications
Experience driving very large, complex software system development and integration.
At least 5-8 years combined experience in engineering and software project leadership delivering cross-functional projects across disciplines (SW, HW, Product, Design, QA)
Strong full-stack technology foundation with experience delivering products spanning across functional disciplines
Excellent track record of project management and meeting deliverables
Self motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking
Exceptional communication and leadership skills with the ability to win the confidence of highly skilled engineers
Ability to filter and distill relevant information appropriate for audience
Flexible and calm in the face of ambiguity
Excellent written and verbal communication - able to cater communications based on audience
Can influence and drive consensus on organizational priorities and engineering focus areas
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 $175,500 and $311,700, 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.
We are looking for an Engineering Program Manager who will work closely with the Generative AI Experiences software team to develop next generation software. This individual will need a solid track record of building and maintaining complex UX software and familiarity with machine learning pipelines, platforms, tools and processes that deliver end-to-end experiences that delight customers.
Description
We're looking for individuals with a proven track record of shipping complex customer-facing projects under demanding timelines. To succeed, you take responsibility for project and encourage the team to do their best work. Good presentation skills are not enough; you tend to be exceptional at working with a variety of personalities, adapting your approach and message to keep the project on track and the entire project team moving as a single unit.
The best Program Managers are inherently curious, digging deep to understand what customers need, how the technology itself works and critical facets for any important decision. With your inquisitiveness as a strength, you will thrive as a Program Manager in Special projects because we are constantly doing things that have never been done before, and that, after all, is what makes this an amazing place to work
Preferred Qualifications
BS Computer Engineering, Computer Science degree or equivalent required
Minimum Qualifications
Experience driving very large, complex software system development and integration.
At least 5-8 years combined experience in engineering and software project leadership delivering cross-functional projects across disciplines (SW, HW, Product, Design, QA)
Strong full-stack technology foundation with experience delivering products spanning across functional disciplines
Excellent track record of project management and meeting deliverables
Self motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking
Exceptional communication and leadership skills with the ability to win the confidence of highly skilled engineers
Ability to filter and distill relevant information appropriate for audience
Flexible and calm in the face of ambiguity
Excellent written and verbal communication - able to cater communications based on audience
Can influence and drive consensus on organizational priorities and engineering focus areas
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 $175,500 and $311,700, 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.
Additional Information
- Salary: $175,500 – $311,700
- Posted: Oct 7, 2026