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Engineering Program Manager, Data Privacy and Compliance, Apple Services Engineering

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Posted Aug 28, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Product, Strategy & Operations Program & Project Management
Salary
$166.6K – $250.7K/yr
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Education
Bachelor's

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About the role

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Summary

At Apple, we believe in the power of innovation to improve lives. Here, your ideas can quickly become impactful products, services, and customer experiences.

Description

The Apple Services Engineering team is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Engineering Program Manager to drive critical compliance initiatives across Apple's diverse lines of business. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring Apple meets its global data compliance commitments and adheres to evolving regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement a program to support internal stakeholders, lead large-scale compliance programs, establish and execute multi-year roadmaps, develop comprehensive monitoring and reporting mechanisms, drive process improvements, facilitate organization-wide communication, and support education initiatives in partnership with ASE's engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Program Ownership: Partner closely with internal engineers and organization-wide stakeholders to identify high-impact opportunities for improving our data privacy and compliance posture.
Define, establish, and continuously improve program and organizational frameworks, with a focus on efficiency, scalability, and robust reporting.
Drive Program Roadmap and Strategy: Collaborate with legal and engineering partners to define and execute a roadmap for scalable compliance infrastructure and tools. Empower ASE’s development teams to efficiently ingest, store, process, transform, and analyze data while staying compliant with international data laws. Lead cross-functional discussions with stakeholders to prioritize initiatives and establish a strategic program roadmap that aligns with our collective vision.
Champion Product Adoption: Serve as a key advocate for data privacy and compliance, leading efforts to promote platform and tool adoption across the organization. Ensure awareness of compliance requirements and align stakeholders on the value of the compliance framework.
Foster Cross-Functional Relationships: Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal team members and across Apple. Facilitate seamless communication between divisions and foster a unified approach to achieving program goals.
Project Management: Execute on deliverables with resilience, creativity, and a strong sense of ownership. Lead with compassion and strive to identify and remove obstacles to progress.

Minimum Qualifications

+5 years of experience in data compliance and/or data governance
+10 years of experience in software development industry and/or big data
Excellent understanding of and experience in data laws and concepts
Experience in software development life cycle methodologies, and strategically managing large-scale programs
BS in a technical field or relevant industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with Digital Markets Act and other competition laws a plus
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization and build consensus
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, communication and reporting skills
Excellent presentation and storytelling skills.

Pay & Benefits — Seattle, Washington, United States

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 $166,600 and $250,700, 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.

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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About the company

Apple

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Apple Inc. is a global technology company known for its innovative products and services, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, and Apple Watch. Founded in 1976, Apple has continuously pushed the boundaries of design and functionality, earning a reputation for high-quality consumer electronics and software solutions like iOS and macOS. With a strong commitment to user experience and privacy, Apple also leads in digital services, offering platforms such as the App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud. The company's focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility further enhances its standing as a leader in the technology sector.