Engineering Program Manager - Camera & Depth

Apple; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental benef

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Educational expenses reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses or commissions;/

Job summary

Apple, Inc. is seeking a Camera & Depth Engineering Program Manager to drive design, development, and integration of next‑gen camera and depth modules for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

You will coordinate hardware, optics, software, mechanical engineering, and operations teams to deliver high‑quality cameras across Apple's product lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering/Physics or related field.
• 3+ years experience as an engineering manager in hardware domains or as a program/project manager.
• Knowledge of mass-production consumer electronics products, supply chain, and test processes.
• Experience with international OEM/ODM partners/vendors.
• Know-how and passion for photography, digital imaging, and consumer products.
• Experience with a multinational development environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware engineering team through designing, manufacturing, testing, and validation of camera and depth modules.
• Define and drive the build plan for multiple module integrators, serving as the primary lead during module development.
• Advocate for camera performance and deliver depth and camera modules on schedule.
• Create and maintain project schedules and budgets; supervise execution plans and status.
• Communicate status to Apple executives and coordinate cross-functional teams across hardware, optics, software, and operations.

Skills

Engineering management

Vendor management

Mass-production knowledge

Global/multinational exposure

Photography & imaging

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering/Physics

Masters in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering/Physics (preferred)

Tools

None

Job description

Engineering Program Manager - Camera & Depth

The Hardware Technologies Group is looking for a Camera/Depth Engineering Program Manager (EPM) that will be responsible for driving design, development, and integration of next-generation camera and depth modules into iPhone, iPad, and Mac products. In this highly multi-functional role, you will coordinate efforts of the hardware, optics, software, mechanical engineering, and operations teams to design, manufacture, and integrate high-quality cameras for Apple's entire product line.

Description

Leading an hardware engineering team through designing, manufacturing, testing, and validation of camera and depth modules. Defining and driving the build plan for multiple module integrators, serving as the primary lead during module development, and advocating for the best camera performance throughout the organization. Creating and maintaining project schedules and budgets. Collaborating with engineering managers and peer engineering program managers on supervising and maintaining the execution plan and status, through personal connections, processes, and tools. Navigating interpersonal conflicts and bringing people together. Responsible for delivering depth and camera modules on schedule, facilitating risk management, and communicating status and issues to the development team and Apple executives. Facilitating effective communication and transparency between the cooperating cross-functional teams. Understanding technical issues and driving them to closure by bringing key stakeholders for decision-making. Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to enhance program management efficiency, data analysis, and decision-making. Ability to travel internationally required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering/Physics or related field.
• 3+ years experience as an engineering manager in hardware domains or as a program/project manager.
• Knowledge of mass-production consumer electronics products, supply chain, and test processes.
• Experience with international OEM/ODM partners/vendors.
• Know-how and passion for photography, digital imaging, and consumer products.
• Experience with a multinational development environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering/Physics or related field.
• Working knowledge of optics and lens design.
• Mobile phone system design; specifically system integration and manufacturing experience.
• Extraordinary listening, presentation, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated and hard-working with proven creative and critical thinking capabilities.
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to encourage team members.
• Creative and organized with the ability of creating high quality plans and status reports.
• Ability to filter and distill relevant information for the right audience is critical.

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 $137,500 and $250,700, 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
• reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
• discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation

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

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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.