Audio Architecture Program Manager: Cross-Functional Lead

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock programs

Discretionary bonuses

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Apple, Inc. in Cupertino, CA is seeking an Audio Architecture Engineering Program Manager to lead cross-functional coordination across Platform Architecture, Audio Software, System Architecture, Acoustics, and Silicon Engineering.

You will drive architecture forums, track milestones from requirements to freeze, and oversee pre-silicon and post-silicon validation for Audio IP across SoCs and products. You will partner with Platform Architects to align multi-year roadmaps for wearable, mobile, and

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field, and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• 3+ years of Engineering Program Management, Technical Program Management, or engineering leadership experience.
• Experience coordinating programs that span multiple engineering teams across hardware, silicon, or software disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational alignment across PA, Audio SW, System Architecture, Acoustics, and Silicon Design.
• Organize and drive recurring audio architecture forums; manage intake and action items.
• Drive Audio Architecture Specification schedule with milestones from initial requirements to freeze.
• Track Pre-Silicon milestones (models, FPGA, emulation) and Post-Silicon bring-up for Audio IP.
• Coordinate long-range roadmaps and align SoC planning across wearables, mobile, and desktop.
• Monitor cross-functional dependencies, escalations, and risk mitigation.
• Summarize program status and decisions into data-driven updates for leadership.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Engineering leadership

Program management

SoC development lifecycles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Job description

Apple, Inc. in Cupertino, CA is seeking an Audio Architecture Engineering Program Manager to lead cross-functional coordination across Platform Architecture, Audio Software, System Architecture, Acoustics, and Silicon Engineering.

You will drive architecture forums, track milestones from requirements to freeze, and oversee pre-silicon and post-silicon validation for Audio IP across SoCs and products. You will partner with Platform Architects to align multi-year roadmaps for wearable, mobile, and