Xcode Build and Release Project Manager

Cupertino, California, United States
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Summary

Posted:
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200541655
Build and Release project managers in the Developer Tools team are responsible for coordinating and planning our daily builds of Xcode and Swift Playgrounds. The Developer Tools project management team seeks an experienced project or release manager to work with our teams and across the entire software engineering organization to deliver first-class products to macOS, iOS, watchOS, and tvOS developers inside and outside of Apple. As a build and release project manager, you're responsible for overseeing the integration, building, and qualification for Xcode and Swift Playgrounds. You will develop bug management processes in partnership with our managers, communicate branching schedules and deadlines for our team and our partners, and coordinate internal and production releases of Apple’s tools software for millions of Apple developers. We’re looking for someone who enjoys working as a central point of contact and can solve problems with nimble planning and a healthy dose of thinking on your feet.

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

    Key Qualifications

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Prior project management experience
    • Crisp attention to detail while balancing multiple priorities and projects
    • 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
    • Ability to work in a highly cross-functional capacity

    Education & Experience

    Bachelor's degree in software development management, software engineering, computer science, or a related field. Familiarity with software or hardware engineering, processes, and product life cycles

    Additional Requirements

    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 $117,832 and $205,500 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.

      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 take affirmative action to ensure 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.

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