Engineering Program Manager (ANE/ML/AI), Video Engineering

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

We are looking for an Engineering Program Manager to join the Video Engineering EPM team to work on cutting edge Apple Neural Engine (ANE), machine Learning and AI technology to deliver world‑class Apple experience. The ideal candidate would have experience in product development and program/project/product management, proven leadership capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a desire to work with an amazing team to develop new technologies.

Description

Collaborate with multi‑functional teams to drive, plan and track firmware and low‑level software projects to support the technology development. Drive ML model inference, optimizations for performance, power and memory. Build development schedule, identify critical paths, and drive project/program thorough execution. Identify and highlight technical risk areas and mitigation strategies in partnership with Apple technologists. Ensure continuous tight coordination and communication with engineering teams. Synthesize and abstract large amounts of data into concise written and verbal analyses that provide key findings, recommendations and actionable items.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent technical field
• Program management experience taking a product through all the stages of development.
• Experience with track record of hands‑on software development
• Experience in embedded firmware/software development with relevant hardware, firmware, software consumer product development experience.
• Hands on experience about AI in the workplace beyond just using LLMs.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent technical field
• Understand and deals well with rapid changes, while remaining calm and flexible and in the face of uncertainty and/or ambiguity.
• Excellent communication, presentation, leadership and interpersonal skills with a cross‑functional collaborative mindset.
• Self‑motivation with proven creative and critical thinking capabilities.

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 $175,500 and $311,700, 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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