Apple Career Guide

Career ladders, promotion guides, and review season resources for Apple.

Career Ladders

Software Engineer

5 levels — ICT2 to ICT6

Product Manager

3 levels — ICT3 to ICT5

Data Analyst

3 levels — ICT2 to ICT4

Promotion Guides

How to Get Promoted from ICT2 to ICT3 Software Engineer at Apple
How to Get Promoted from ICT3 to ICT4 Software Engineer at Apple

Articles

What to Do After an Apple Layoff: Your Next Steps

Apple cut 5,000 employees in February 2026. What to do if you were affected, what the cuts signal for engineers still inside, and how to move forward.

Apple performance review process for software engineers

How Apple's annual performance review works: the 3-axis rating system, ICT levels, calibration, self-review limits, and what drives promotion decisions.