Job Details

Release Operations Engineering Program Specialist

San Diego, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Jun 11, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200608905

Do you have a passion for software engineering? Are you a highly motivated, organized person with an interest in program management? Apple’s Software Engineering Release Operations team is looking for a high-energy, collaborative, and creative Engineering Program Specialist (EPS) who will support software engineering teams throughout the company.

If this sounds like an inspiring environment to you, let's talk! You will need experience with system software fundamentals, release management, basic automation/scripting knowledge, excellent interpersonal skills, and a dream to work with an amazing team to help guide feature and software updates. We’re looking for people who enjoy designing solutions to solve problems and an appetite for continuous improvement.

Our teams feature a collaborative environment with creative people working on interesting problems. Through attention to detail, development of scalable processes, and clear communication, as an EPS you will make Engineering teams and the products they develop better.

Description

You understand new technologies quickly, identify and address process issues, build and refine systems to ensure data reporting integrity, and are able to clearly communicate requirements and status at all levels. This job requires excellent communication skills to work within and outside Software Engineering, including partnership across the iOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS program management teams. This role includes working with our project management, engineering and leadership teams to help define, organize, and track performance of releases at large.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years project management experience in an engineering environment

• Exceptional verbal and written communication

• Self-motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities

• Acute attention to detail, with the ability to distill essential details for moving projects forward

• Strong ability to filter and distill relevant information for diverse audiences

• Adaptable in creating and executing plans in a constantly changing/evolving environment

• Excellent time management skills; you love to prioritize duties and responsibilities in order to be more effective

Preferred Qualifications

• Programming/scripting experience is highly desirable

• Demonstration of strong presentation skills

• Inquisitive and curious about exploring new ideas, methods, and processes

• Excited by the prospect of highly-collaborative work on a high-performing team

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 $92,518 and $178,600 annualized, 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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Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .

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