Senior Engineering Program Manager, Client Engineering - Apple Ads

Apple • Cupertino, CA

6h

About The Position

At Apple, we work every day to create products that enrich people's lives. Our Advertising Platforms group makes it possible for developers of all sizes, from independent app studios to large global brands, to grow their businesses through Apple Ads. We believe that when advertising is done right, it benefits everyone: users discover apps they love, developers build sustainable businesses, and Apple advances its mission while protecting user privacy. The Ads Engineering Project Management team is looking for a senior Engineering Program Manager to lead complex technical programs across the Ads Client Engineering organization. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, architecture, and program execution, partnering across teams to deliver high-quality client experiences across Apple platforms while upholding Apple's standards for privacy, security, and user experience.

You will own programs spanning Ads Client Engineering and its cross-functional partners, developing a strong understanding of iOS ad client architectures, SDKs, and ad-serving systems to effectively drive execution.. You will work closely with engineers and architects throughout the software development lifecycle, helping teams navigate technical dependencies, tradeoffs, risks, and iOS release requirements. This role requires someone who can operate independently in ambiguity, communicate effectively with both technical teams and senior leaders, and bring structure to complex adtech initiatives involving multiple engineering organizations.

Requirements

• 5+ years leading complex technical programs or software initiatives across multiple engineering teams.
• Domain experience in digital advertising, ad technology, mobile monetization, or ad-serving platforms.
• Background in client-side / on-device software engineering, specifically iOS, mobile SDKs, or client frameworks.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, system architecture, and technical dependencies.
• Ability to engage credibly with engineers and architects on technical decisions and tradeoffs.
• Track record of independently driving ambiguous, cross-functional programs to measurable outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with technical teams and senior leaders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with client-side or on-device software, including iOS, Android, mobile platforms, SDKs, or frameworks.
• Knowledge of large-scale consumer software and complex release environments.
• Background in digital advertising, monetization, or adjacent consumer technology platforms.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, related field, or equivalent professional background.

Responsibilities

• Own programs spanning Ads Client Engineering and its cross-functional partners.
• Develop a strong understanding of iOS ad client architectures, SDKs, and ad-serving systems to effectively drive execution.
• Work closely with engineers and architects throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Help teams navigate technical dependencies, tradeoffs, risks, and iOS release requirements.
• Operate independently in ambiguity.
• Communicate effectively with both technical teams and senior leaders.
• Bring structure to complex adtech initiatives involving multiple engineering organizations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree