Engineering Program Manager, AirPods Firmware

AECOM; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 294,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Engineering Program Manager to oversee embedded firmware development for Apple's audio products. The role requires strong project management, communication skills, and experience in navigating complex engineering environments. Join a collaborative team dedicated to creating innovative solutions in technology.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock programs

Tuition reimbursement for education

Discretionary bonuses or commission payments

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of project management experience.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Experience managing embedded software development.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end execution of software and embedded firmware development plans.
• Develop and lead comprehensive project plans.
• Identify and address conflicting motivations among engineers.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Team Collaboration

Technical Orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Engineering Program Manager, AirPods Firmware

**Cupertino, California, United States**

**Hardware**

**Summary**

Posted: **Jun 05, 2025**

Weekly Hours: **40**

Role Number: **200607900**

Are you passionate about exceptional engineering? Will you help us design the next generation of Apple products? Join us in developing creative solutions to deep engineering challenges and become an integral part of our team. We champion engineering excellence, creativity and innovation. In this highly collaborative role, you will lead program management efforts and work with a variety of Apple engineering teams to build innovative technologies for world-renowned Apple products.

The Apple Audio Products Engineering team is seeking an Engineering Program Manager to help drive collaboration between cross-functional engineering teams for embedded firmware development and coordination of features with OS teams and HW engineering.

**Description**

Apple is seeking a self-motivated and detailed-oriented experienced Engineering Program Manager who will play a central role in the delivery of Audio Products features. In this dynamic position, you will drive the end-to-end execution of software and embedded firmware development plans throughout the product development lifecycle and delivery stages. We are looking for someone who is striving for excellence and can respond quickly, energetically, and enthusiastically to changes.

Strong communication skills across and between a diversity of teams and team members are critical. You will interact with a wide array of software engineering teams plus hardware engineering, EE, marketing, manufacturing, and other resources inside and outside Apple to create extraordinary products.

- Develop and lead all aspects of comprehensive project plans

- Identify and address conflicting motivations and priorities of multidisciplinary engineers to converge on designs, schedules, and strategies, driving cross-team consensus and directing deliverables to conclusion

- Identify and drive program multi-functional dependencies between teams

- Grasp complex technical topics and abstract key issues and risks into a practical form for executive management

- Maintain an orientation toward teamwork and collaboration

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

+ At least 4 years of project management experience

+ Self-starter with a strong sense of personal responsibility and a technical orientation

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Ability to think strategically and tactically and to build consensus in achieving project deliverables

+ Ability to break down complexity and ambiguity into simple steps with clear milestones

+ Experience managing embedded software development in a product development environment

+ Experience in shipping consumer products and leading them through the entire product life cycle

+ Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with diverse teams and interact, influence, collaborate, and negotiate effectively at all levels of management

**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 $165,500 and $293,800, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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