Engineering Program Manager, Acoustics

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock purchase plan

RSU stock program

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive medical/dental coverage

Job summary

Apple in Cupertino, California, is seeking an Acoustics Engineering Project Manager (EPM) to lead the research, design, development, and integration of audio hardware and software into AirPods, iPad, iPhone, and MacBook. You will oversee Acoustics Hardware, Algorithms, UI, and Validation teams and coordinate with external partners to deliver high-quality modules on schedule.

The role requires 1–2 years of PM experience, strong cross-functional skills, and a technical background in engineering or

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of project management experience.
• Strong cross-functional coordination and communication skills.
• Technical background in electrical/mechanical engineering, acoustics, or software.

Responsibilities

• Drive module builds and schedules for acoustic hardware projects.
• Coordinate across acoustics, hardware, software, and UI teams and vendors.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and facilitate executive-level reporting.
• Advocate for optimal acoustic performance and schedule adherence.
• Manage priorities and ensure on-time delivery of prototypes and mass production readiness.
• Communicate decisions and status to stakeholders and Apple executives.
• Support risk management and issue resolution across teams.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Technical background in engineering

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. We are seeking an enthusiastic team member to join our growing team. Will you help us design and build the next generation of Apple products? The Apple Acoustics Engineering Project Manager (EPM) team is looking for an EPM to drive the research, design, development, and integration of new, best-in-class audio hardware, technologies, and features into world-renowned Apple products including AirPods, iPad, iPhone, and MacBook. In this critical, highly collaborative, and visible role the EPM will oversee internal efforts of the Acoustics Hardware, Algorithms, User Interface (UI), and Validation teams. The EPM will also lead cross-functional coordination with a wide array of external partners within hardware and software engineering and beyond.

Description

The Acoustics EPM defines and drives the build and development plans for audio HW and SW and serves as the primary interface to Apple Acoustics during HW and SW development. EPMs are responsible for managing and communicating project definition, development landmarks and schedules, and project status in the development of new acoustic modules.EPMs are fearless organizers who are ready to work with the highly skilled Acoustic, Hardware, Software, and Mechanical Design teams to identify and resolve potential pitfalls to the schedule and risks to the quality of the product.Success is defined in terms of the quality and timeliness of the pre-production builds and the start of mass production. Advocate for the best overall acoustic performance throughout the organization! Prioritize issues and track details. Drive a talented, passionate, experienced multi-functional team and external suppliers. Deliver acoustic modules on schedule, facilitating risk management and communicating status and issues to the development team and Apple executives. Be savvy enough to understand the roles and responsibilities of the key partners and identify partners to efficiently drive key decisions. Remain in touch with big picture issues.

Responsibilities

• Drive module builds to fulfill system engineering build demands.
• Collaborate and facilitate communication across multiple engineering teams, operations, industrial design, and our vendor partners to meet aggressive quality, schedule, and cost goals.
• Understand technical issues & complex design trade-offs. Drive to closure by bringing together key stakeholders; facilitating decision-making discussions to meet overall project objectives.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies and facilitate conflict resolution within and between teams, focus on top level objectives and develop best course of action.
• Create/maintain complex and detailed project schedules for speaker modules. Respond quickly to changes and minimize project impact,
• Provide timely issue resolution and critical path management as top priorities shift.
• Offer multiple levels of status across a wide spectrum of individual contributors to executive management.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum 1-2 years project management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent listening, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Strong cross functional coordination and project management skills
• A strong technical background in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, acoustics, and/or software development
• Experience in consumer hardware and software
• Experience with any of the following is a bonus: speakers, microphones, receivers, audio DSP, audio algorithms, and/or consumer/device software

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 $123,739 and $218,000 annualized, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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