Engineering Project Manager - Xcode

Apple • Cupertino, CA

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About The Position

The Xcode team is responsible for the core development environment used by
millions of Apple developers worldwide. From powerful code editing and
intelligent experiences to seamless UI design and integrated debugging, Xcode
provides the foundation for building exceptional apps across all Apple
platforms. As an Xcode EPM, you'll help craft developer experiences from the
ground up, shaping the tools and workflows that bring ideas to life. We are
looking for a seasoned project/program manager to independently lead and deliver
key initiatives for Xcode Cloud and partner-team integrations. The ideal
candidate brings expert-level interpersonal and executive communication skills,
strong organizational discipline, and an understanding of the software
development lifecycle. You'll be a vocal advocate who builds strong
relationships, thinks critically about our methods, and isn't afraid to
challenge the status quo to drive better outcomes.

DESCRIPTION

As an EPM, your responsibilities include: Partnering with engineering and
product to define and deliver project roadmaps, schedules, and milestones
Authoritatively presenting project status to multi-functional teams as well as
executive management Offering cross-functional management for Xcode,
interacting with cross-functional teams to deliver on projects Working
independently and proactively to positively influence others teams to drive
project outcomes Operating internal tools and bug tracking software to make
quantitative assessments on project progress and update plans as needed

Requirements

• Proven experience independently owning and delivering complex software or infrastructure programs end-to-end.
• Strong technical intuition and understanding of basic engineering concepts with strengths in distilling complex design and process problems to their essential components
• Expert communicator capable of influencing without authority and driving alignment in high-ambiguity, debate-driven environments
• Demonstrated executive presence, including the ability to communicate clearly and credibly with senior leadership, articulate trade-offs, and drive informed decision-making
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with software engineering and project management

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with modern infrastructure concepts such as cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, service reliability, observability, and deployment automation
• Comfort working directly with engineers, including understanding technical trade-offs and asking informed questions during design and delivery
• Experience integrating AI-powered experiences with an understanding of basic model concepts such as inference, evaluation, versioning, and performance trade-offs

Responsibilities

• Partnering with engineering and product to define and deliver project roadmaps, schedules, and milestones
• Authoritatively presenting project status to multi-functional teams as well as executive management
• Offering cross-functional management for Xcode, interacting with cross-functional teams to deliver on projects
• Working independently and proactively to positively influence others teams to drive project outcomes
• Operating internal tools and bug tracking software to make quantitative assessments on project progress and update plans as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees