Engineering Program Manager, Games, Apple Services Engineering

Apple Services Engineering team powers the App Store, Arcade, Apple TV and Sports, Apple Music, Podcasts, and Books along with Cloud and Infrastructure Services platforms.
$129,600 - $236,300
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5+ years of experience
Gaming · Enterprise SaaS
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Description For Engineering Program Manager, Games, Apple Services Engineering

Apple Services Engineering (ASE) is seeking an experienced Engineering Program Manager to lead their gaming initiatives, particularly focusing on Game Center and the App Store's gaming category. This role represents a unique opportunity to impact millions of users worldwide through Apple's gaming ecosystem.

The position combines technical program management with strategic product development, requiring someone who can bridge the gap between engineering excellence and product vision. You'll be responsible for driving the development of Game Center, Apple's social gaming network that provides users with a unified gaming identity across all Apple platforms, and GameKit integration.

As the Engineering Program Manager, you'll work at the intersection of technical execution and product strategy, leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex gaming features and experiences. The role demands strong technical acumen, with responsibilities including planning and executing development projects, managing risks, and ensuring alignment across various stakeholders.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of technical program management experience, with a strong foundation in software development and complex client/server architectures. You'll need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to drive multiple initiatives simultaneously. Experience with iOS development or game industry background is highly valued.

This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,600 to $236,300, along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, retirement benefits, and equity opportunities through Apple's employee stock programs. You'll be working from Apple's Seattle office, contributing to products that impact millions of users while collaborating with world-class engineers and designers.

If you're passionate about gaming, technically proficient, and excited about building products that bring joy to users worldwide, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of gaming across Apple's platforms. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, user experience, and technical excellence, working on products that sit at the intersection of gaming, social networking, and Apple's ecosystem.

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Responsibilities For Engineering Program Manager, Games, Apple Services Engineering

  • Lead development projects for the App Store's gaming category
  • Drive Game Center development projects and features
  • Manage planning, execution, and risk assessments
  • Interface and collaborate with cross-functional partners
  • Develop and iterate on project management methodologies
  • Drive scope alignment, schedule alignment, and issue resolution
  • Communicate status and issues to stakeholders at all levels

Requirements For Engineering Program Manager, Games, Apple Services Engineering

  • BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar technical field or at least 5+ years of comparable experience
  • 5+ years of technical program management in software development involving complex client/server architecture

Benefits For Engineering Program Manager, Games, Apple Services Engineering

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Equity
Education Budget
Relocation Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Employee stock programs
  • Education reimbursement
  • Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Relocation benefits

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