Manager, Engineering Program Management - Ai & Data Platforms (AiDP)
AppleManager, Engineering Program Management - Ai & Data Platforms (AiDP)
AppleLocation
Sunnyvale, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/15/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Job description
The role involves leading and developing a team of Engineering Project/Program Managers within the AI & Data Platforms team at Apple. This team focuses on AI-powered innovation, integrating data services and machine learning, including generative AI. The position requires translating strategies into actionable programs while managing stakeholder relationships and overseeing project portfolios. The ideal candidate will drive planning and delivery processes to ensure timely feature deployment and maximize business outcomes.
Requirements
- 8+ years of technical program management in engineering organizations
- 4+ years managing people, including managing senior EPMs or technical program managers
- Strong technical understanding of database and data platform architecture such as Postgres, MongoDB, CockroachDB, Snowflake, SingleStore, or vector databases like Milvus
- Experience with agile project management and software development
- BA/BS in Computer Science or related field, or relevant industry experience
- Experience with private or hybrid cloud, Kubernetes, infrastructure-as-code, and build and release systems
- Experience with FinOps or TCO modeling and negotiating with cloud vendors
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and verbal, to all levels of an organization
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of Engineering Project/Program Managers
- Translate strategies into programs, including scope management and deliverables
- Drive and oversee program direction by outlining goals and supervising a project portfolio
- Identify efficiency opportunities and track business impact through metrics
- Influence the project portfolio to maximize business outcomes with the given resource investment
- Drive planning and delivery processes to deploy features on time
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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