AI/ML Firmware Program Manager

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 175,500 - 311,700; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking an Engineering Program Manager for the Video Engineering EPM team in Sunnyvale to drive firmware and ML/AI tech development for Apple Neural Engine. You will lead cross-functional efforts, manage schedules, and coordinate risk mitigation across hardware and software domains.

The role requires a strong background in product development and program management, plus hands-on software experience and AI familiarity to push innovative technologies forward at Apple.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• Proven track record of shepherding a product through all development stages.
• Hands-on software development experience.
• Experience in embedded firmware/software with relevant hardware.
• Hands-on AI experience beyond basic use of LLMs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive firmware and low-level software projects.
• Drive ML model inference and optimizations for performance, power and memory.
• Build development schedules and identify critical paths to ensure on-time delivery.
• Identify technical risks and mitigation strategies with Apple technologists.
• Communicate with engineering teams and synthesize data into clear analyses and recommendations.

Skills

Program management

Hands-on software development

Embedded firmware/software

AI in workplace

Education

Bachelor's degree

MS/PhD preferred

Job description

Apple Inc. is seeking an Engineering Program Manager for the Video Engineering EPM team in Sunnyvale to drive firmware and ML/AI tech development for Apple Neural Engine. You will lead cross-functional efforts, manage schedules, and coordinate risk mitigation across hardware and software domains.

The role requires a strong background in product development and program management, plus hands-on software experience and AI familiarity to push innovative technologies forward at Apple.