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We are a diverse collection of problem solvers and doers, continually reimagining our products, systems, and practices to help people do what they love in the best user friendly efficient way. Apple is a deeply collaborative place, where everything we create is the result of people in different roles and teams working together to make each other's ideas stronger. That same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices, strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it.

Today, the Retail Engineering provides one of the best Apple Experience to Customers in the world, and operates in multiple countries worldwide.

Description

The IS&T Retail Engineering organization is seeking individuals to lead Strategic Programs: large, complex, multi-year initiatives that shape the development of both software and hardware solutions. In this role, you will define and execute strategies that align cross-functional teams, drive clarity in ambiguous business challenges, and deliver scalable solutions that contribute to our platform's long-term success. You will leverage technical depth, strategic systems thinking, and high-impact communication to navigate complexity and influence key decisions across engineering, product, and business domains.","responsibilities":"Structures ambiguity into actionable roadmaps

Balances long-term vision with near-term execution

Manages cross-team dependencies

Influences stakeholders at all levels

Alignes diverse technical and business priorities

Understands engineering workflows and architecture and can navigate complex trade-offs, challenge assumptions, and ensure solutions are both scalable and impactful.

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of experience leading large, complex, cross-functional initiatives-this could be as a Technical Program Manager (TPM), Engineering Program Manager (EPM), Engineering Lead, or Product Lead.

Proven ability to drive multi-year, multi-team programs that require both customer and technical focus.

Experience leading customer-facing software initiatives, balancing business objectives, customer impact, and engineering constraints.

Experience with enterprise-scale software development lifecycles, including launch strategies, compliance, and operational scaling.

Experience managing cross-org dependencies across multiple engineering, product, and business teams.

Proficiency in setting up governance models, decision-making frameworks, and program health metrics.

Ability to drive consistency in execution across different teams, priorities, and timelines. What's going

Proven track record of influencing at all levels, from engineers to C-suite executives.

Experience handling multi-functional trade-offs, ensuring collaboration rather than friction.

Strong understanding of engineering workflows and architectural trade-offs, even if not hands-on coding.

Familiarity with scalable architectures, cloud infrastructure, APIs, and software development best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience as a Technical Program Manager (TPM), Engineering Program Manager (EPM), Engineering Lead, or Product Lead.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field OR equivalent experience.

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 .

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 $172,100 and $258,600, 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.