Senior Engineering Project Manager - Xcode

**Cupertino, California, United States**

**Software and Services**

**Summary**

Posted: **May 06, 2025**

Weekly Hours: **40**

Role Number: **200603279**

Engineering Project Managers (EPMs) are key to Apple’s success in delivering impactful customer experiences across its vast ecosystem. We bridge teams and drive cross-functional collaboration to surpass what any individual team might achieve on their own, expanding the possibilities of what we can build as a company.

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 an experienced, energetic, and motivated project/program manager to drive progress on key initiatives. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organization skills, a mastery of task management, and a thorough understanding of the software development lifecycle.

**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

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ At least 4 years of experience in project/program management of software development

+ Strong technical intuition and understanding of basic engineering concepts with strengths in distilling complex design and process problems to their essential components

+ Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills with ability to communicate across varied audiences in a climate of debate

+ Sound executive presence with the strong ability to communicate at the senior leadership levels in written and verbal form

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Professional experience with compiled programming languages such as C/C++, Swift, Objective-C

+ Keen sense of UI design and a passion for meticulous attention to both large and small details

+ Experience integrating AI-powered experiences with an understanding of basic model concepts such as inference, evaluation, versioning, and performance trade-offs

+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with software engineering and project management

**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 $165,500 and $248,700, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

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