Job Details

Technical Product Lead - Manufacturing Systems & Infrastructure

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Machine Learning and AI

Summary

Posted: Jun 02, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200607092

At Apple, we're pushing the boundaries of technology in manufacturing. Join us to shape the future of AI and ML in production processes while growing your career alongside innovative minds.

Apple's Manufacturing Systems & Infrastructure (MSI) team is responsible for gathering, consolidating and tracking all manufacturing data for Apple’s products and modules worldwide. This data is used throughout the company and the product’s lifecycle, from the very beginning, to validate that units being built are fully tested and of high quality before leaving the factory, all of the way through to warranty support for customers. We develop cutting-edge AI and ML systems and tools that optimize manufacturing processes, enhance quality control, and drive innovation in smart manufacturing.

Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Product Manager with strong program management capabilities to lead the end-to-end lifecycle of our systems and applications while ensuring alignment with cross-functional teams and organizational goals. You will be responsible for defining product roadmap, prioritizing features based on user needs, and delivering high-quality releases on time. This role will be responsible not only for defining and shaping the product vision but also for coordinating large-scale initiatives, tracking milestones, and collaborating across engineering, design, operations, and executive stakeholders to deliver end-to-end value.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in full life cycle Product Management of systems and applications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering)

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA preferred

• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex requirements and build clear, actionable product roadmaps

• Experience managing multiple initiatives simultaneously with strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to use data to make informed decisions

• Ability to handle directional change and concurrently manage multiple priorities on the roadmap

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to influence without authority

• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and drive clarity across distributed teams.

• Collaborates with business stakeholders and engineering teams to review designs, prioritize features, clarify scope, and negotiate trade-offs as required to meet schedule and resourcing challenges

• Provides project management leadership during the implementation to ensure coordination of funding, release schedules, communicate status, issue resolution, resource alignment, and quality standards are met

• Works with business stakeholders across Apple and Contract Manufacturer teams to develop launch plans and collaborate with the operations team to execute change management activities

• Technical fluency and ability to collaborate closely with engineering teams (experience with APIs, cloud platforms, or data products is a bonus)

• Experience in SaaS, enterprise software, or platform-based businesses is highly desirable

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 $151,200 and $227,600, 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)

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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