Pricing Technical Product Manager

Summary

Imagine what you can do here. Apple is seeking an exceptional product management leader to build the next generation of pricing features for our Services platform, including the App Store. Since its launch in 2008, the App Store has connected millions of developers to our devices, having now paid +$320 billion to developers who are connected to over 2 billion devices in 175 countries around the world. Today, there are more ways than ever for developers to monetize and distribute their apps in a secure and trusted way; and we’re just getting started!

This role will be responsible for defining and bringing to life new features that allow Apple and third-party developers to unlock the potential of their apps, in-apps, and subscriptions. You’ll design extensible systems that enable these features across a variety of use cases and lines of business, develop internal tooling to assist operations teams in launching and maintaining these features, and work in close partnership with cross-functional business, product, engineering and other stakeholders to turn business requirements into detailed technical specifications. In addition to meeting the business’ needs, you will be responsible for ensuring that the features you launch comply with the various legal, regulatory, tax and business requirements that come with operating a diverse, global digital goods marketplace.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record of building and launching robust features in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment. They have a growth mindset, fierce attention to detail, and the agility to learn new technologies. They look for opportunities to build extensible capabilities and platforms. They take ownership over their work and their impact on others.

Description

The Pricing Product team plays a crucial role to provide developers with the tools and features they need to monetize their apps, acquire, and retain their customers. In this role, you will be an active participant in functional and technical design discussions, testing, and prioritization with global and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with partner product managers, developer relations, business management, engineering, engineering project management, design, legal, and other functions to deliver tools that unlock and manage pricing capabilities for developers.
Establish guardrails to protect the integrity of the pricing and commerce systems, the App Store, and our customers.
Translate business goals for commerce and pricing capabilities into detailed technical requirements used during design, development and quality assurance of the tools.
Clearly articulate the strategy, and the detailed requirements in leadership and cross-functional reviews.
Work closely with engineering and program managers to develop and launch features on time and at scale.
Build expertise in the pricing platform, empower external facing teams to improve adoption of features, answer questions, and propose practical solutions that meet developer needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Exceptional communication skills: Can convey complex ideas concisely and effectively, adapt to different audiences, and influence outcomes.
Self-motivated and proactive: Willing to dive into details and gain a thorough understanding of Apple’s systems, processes, and strategic initiatives in order to build the best experiences for developers.
Strong analytical skills: Ability to break apart complex questions, seek expertise and data to arrive at a proposals
Proven record of working collaboratively with engineering, QA, design, business, finance and legal teams
5+ years of related experience in product management, consulting, design or engineering
BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, or related field and/or MBA with relevant engineering/quantitative background

Preferred Qualifications

Experience writing detailed, technical specs.
Experience working with data structures, relational databases, and SQL.

Pay & Benefits — Cupertino, California, 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 $175,500 and $311,700, 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.