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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Localization Project Management - Manager - **Company:** Apple Inc. - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Salary:** $167,500.0 - $252,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Apple Products, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Software Project Management, Information Technology - **Published:** May 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d71af713d7188ad7 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Tooling?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, We're looking for a hands-on leader with proven experience managing highly technical software projects, exceptional communication and influence skills, and extraordinary attention to detail. Experience leading technical teams is essential - this is a team of technical project managers focused on complex software releases. This is more than a leadership role; it's an opportunity to shape how millions of people experience technology in their daily lives. If you're ready to lead with vision, inspire with purpose, and make an impact that lasts, we want you on our team., Extensive experience in software project management, ideally with global software releases. Solid technical understanding of software product development Highly motivated, self-starter with a strong sense of ownership Minimum Qualifications Proven ability to manage and deliver complex software projects at scale Strong knowledge of internationalization, localization, and translation management systems Exceptional cross-functional communication and influence skills Excellent written and verbal communication with global teams Experience solving complex problems through software tools and processes Demonstrated ability to scale localization processes, tools, and teams to support global product launches Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Linguistics, or a related field (or equivalent experience). ## Description Apple products create powerful personal connections with customers worldwide. As the leader of the Software Localization Project Management team, you'll ensure Apple delivers a world-class, fully localized software experience across all OS platforms and applications. In this role, you will guide a team of technical project managers responsible for tailoring localization for global software releases and driving support for international features. Partnering closely with engineering, translation, and QA teams, you'll make sure Apple products feel as if they were designed specifically for every culture and market., * Lead a diverse team of project managers responsible for localizing Apple software releases * Define goals, set priorities, and inspire experienced project managers to deliver their best work * Own the overall localization quality of each release and act as a champion for international issues * Partner with teams around the world to schedule engineering, translation, and QA resources aligned with product schedules * Drive the prioritization and resolution of localizability issues across software engineering * Evangelize localization considerations across the company to ensure products are designed with international customers in mind * Define and drive localization process and tool improvements that increase quality, improve turnaround times, and reduce costs * Scale localization systems and workflows to support global product launches at Apple's pace and scale ## Related Videos - [Lessons from Steve Jobs - Learnings from the Past for the Future](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1021-lessons-from-steve-jobs-learnings-from-the-past-for-the-future) - [Why localization matters and how to do it the easy (and right) way ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/94-why-localization-matters-and-how-to-do-it-the-easy-and-right-way) - [ Secure Code Superstars: Empowering Developers and Surpassing Security Challenges Together](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/422-secure-code-superstars-empowering-developers-and-surpassing-security-challenges-together) - [The Avengers Initiative (Practical Ethics for Software Engineers)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2070-the-avengers-initiative-practical-ethics-for-software-engineers) - [Startups Cloning Humans, Angry AI Bloggers, and Robotaxi Chaos - Christian Trummer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1853-startups-cloning-humans-angry-ai-bloggers-and-robotaxi-chaos-christian-trummer) - [Old tools, new tricks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1916-old-tools-new-tricks) ## Related Articles - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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