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Xcode Program, Build, and Release Project Manager **Cupertino, California, United States** **Software and Services** **Summary** Posted: **May 09, 2025** Weekly Hours: **40** Role Number: **200594459** The Xcode and Swift Playground Program, Build, and Release project management team is responsible for running bug tracking operations, coordinating and planning our daily builds, and delivering software releases internally and to the public. Engineering Project Managers (EPMs) are one of the secrets to Apple's success in delivering quality software on-time. We bridge organizational boundaries and drive cross-functional collaboration, enabling teams to surpass what they might achieve on their own and expanding the possibilities of what we can build as a company. We are seeking an experienced project or release manager. You will develop bug management processes in partnership with our software engineering managers, communicate branching/release schedules and deadlines for our team and our partners, and coordinate internal and production releases of Apple's tools software. These tools are used by millions of developers of macOS, iOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS apps. This role has a great opportunity to automate tasks for validating builds are done correctly, posting deliverables, and communicating with engineers. Scripting experience with Python, Perl, or Swift is critical. **Description** As a build and release project manager, your responsibilities include: + Coordinating within our team and with our partners to release high-quality tools on time + Understanding and driving our integration and build processes, from bootstrapping to seeds to customer ship + Tracking and prioritizing tasks across multiple product releases and efforts simultaneously + Driving resolutions on build issues with engineering teams + Providing daily prioritized information to the build and integration team on upcoming releases + Communicating effectively at all levels, from informal drop-ins to formal announcements, often being the face of developer tools inside Apple + Releasing software to developers through the Apple Developer beta program and the App Store + Automating repetitive tasks and seeing around corners for future tasks that would benefit from automation **Minimum Qualifications** + Prior project management experience + Ability to devise and prioritize plans + Concise verbal and written communication skills + Comfort with the UNIX shell and ability to automate tasks using a scripting language such as Python, Swift, or Perl **Preferred Qualifications** + Developing with or understanding of Apple's OS technologies + Software or hardware release experience, managing complex, cross-functional projects + Developing and releasing a consumer or enterprise product + Usage of source control systems such as git + A power user of Slack who looks for ways to optimize workflows and streamline communication + Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience + Familiarity with software or hardware engineering, processes, and product life cycles + Ability to work in a highly cross-functional capacity + Crisp attention to detail while balancing multiple priorities and projects **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. ( Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. 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 ( . Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. 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