Technical Product Manager- Issuers (Wallet, Payments & Commerce)
Cupertino, California, United States

This role will help scale and advance the Apple Pay ecosystem by working with leading issuers, networks, PSPs, payment processors, FinTechs and channel partners to deliver seamless, Apple Pay experiences. We're seeking a "hybrid" product/project professional to provide key subject matter expertise during the initial engagement with new Apple Pay partners and to implement new features with existing strategic Apple Pay Partners.

Description
In this role, you will collaborate closely with BD, Product, Developer Relations, and engineering teams to implement new Apple Pay and Wallet features. You will drive partner integrations, design scalable technical solutions, and communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders. You will work hands-on with a variety of ecosystem partners such as: Issuers, payment processors, networks, FinTechs, POS vendors and labs to resolve issues, enable new capabilities, and maintain strong technical relationships that directly impact business outcomes. You will lead multiple Apple Pay projects from conception through execution, ensuring alignment across partners and internal teams. Your work will enable consistent, high-quality payment experiences and contribute to the ongoing innovation of Apple Pay and the broader Wallet ecosystem. You will also evangelize Apple Pay technology to and drive Wallet adoption through solving customer problems and also understand industry standards and technology trends.

Responsibilities

• Integrate Apple Wallet functionality with key Issuers and Issuer ecosystem partners.
• Define technical requirements, integration and testing plans, and launch milestones in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Lead partner onboarding and implementations end-to-end, resolving technical blockers and driving execution across internal teams.
• Provide ongoing technical support and feature enablement for existing partners to increase conversion and customer usage.
• Translate partner needs into clear technical requirements and product improvements, leveraging data and recurring feedback.
• Develop and refine documentation, APIs/SDKs, and tooling to simplify integrations and reduce partner onboarding friction.
• Serve as SME on contactless payments, EMV, tokenization, provisioning, and Apple Pay flows to guide troubleshooting and partner architecture reviews.
• Monitor ecosystem trends (tap-to-pay, token provisioning, network changes, payment trends) and advise internal teams on market-ready enhancements.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as an engineering project/program/product manager, ideally within fintech or core payment technologies
• Experience in the payments industry, digital wallets
• Ability to lead complex initiatives with hands-on technical expertise across the payment ecosystem, including NFC/contactless payments, EMV, payment rails, gateways, PSPs, acquirers, and payment terminals
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with partners and stakeholders at all levels
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and make sound decisions
• B.A./B.S./M.S. EE/CS degree required

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 $172,100 and $305,600, 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.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.