Program Manager - Compute Governance Operations
AppleProgram Manager - Compute Governance Operations
AppleLocation
Cupertino, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/20/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Job description
The Engineering Program Manager will work within Apple's Platform Acceleration & Compute Efficiency (PACE) team, focusing on optimizing machine learning compute efficiency and overseeing operational processes. This role involves managing the rollout of governance policies and ensuring efficient resource allocation across various compute platforms. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational structures and support the execution of the Governance Platform's feature roadmap. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for presenting findings to leadership and driving program success.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- 8+ years of relevant work experience managing software, machine learning, or compute capacity programs
- Demonstrated experience scaling operational structure for a fast-growing team or program
- Experience co-driving feature delivery with an engineering or platform lead
- Proven track record owning recurring executive or leadership review cadences
- Ability to operate with a high level of ambiguity and complexity
- Strong interpersonal skills with a proven track record collaborating across diverse teams
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Familiarity with cloud and machine learning compute infrastructure concepts
- Experience partnering with Governance, FinOps, or platform teams in a large-scale infrastructure environment
- Background in change management or process design during periods of rapid growth
- Outstanding attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and precision in analysis and reporting
- MBA preferred for connection of engineering complexity with business and financial impact
Responsibilities
- Support the operational rollout of the hub-and-spoke support model.
- Program manage GenAI policies at Apple using sophisticated web-tooling.
- Program manage 1P vs 3P monthly forecast submissions.
- Partner with technical leads on process efficiencies or optimization initiatives.
- Collaborate with the Compute Efficiency lead and Intelligent Automation lead to keep their roadmaps current.
Benefits
- Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Apple Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
1,065
FY2026
Approval rate
99.0%
FY2026
LCA certified
9,221
FY2026
Entry-level share
5.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+30%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-35%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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