Engineering Program Manager - Sensing & Connectivity

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 249,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an experienced Engineering Program Manager to drive the development of cutting-edge technologies in sensing and connectivity. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features for various hardware and software releases. You will lead projects from inception to launch, ensuring effective communication and planning throughout the process. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will shape the future of technology and enhance user experiences. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and enjoy tackling complex challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience leading and shipping complex software projects.
• Hands-on experience with Agile and Waterfall development practices.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams to define and track new features.
• Lead external vendors' firmware deliverables and planning.

Skills

Project Management

Software Development Practices

Agile Methodology

Waterfall Methodology

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's in Computer Science

Job description

Engineering Program Manager - Sensing & Connectivity

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Jan 27, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200507249

Apple’s Sensing & Connectivity (S&C) software engineering group provides foundational technologies like Wifi, Bluetooth, GNSS, UWB for all Apple hardware. We deliver a variety of impactful features and products such as AirTags, AirPods, Spatial Audio with head tracking, Exposure Notifications for contact tracing, Fall detection & VO2max alerts. The Software Engineering Program Office is looking for an experienced project manager to help us build the next generation of features and technologies by partnering with the S&C engineering team. If building and shipping products while learning new technologies sounds like fun to you, we should talk!

Description

The Sensing and Connectivity EPM team partners with software, hardware, design and other cross-functional teams to define, plan, track & ship new features and experiences across all OS hardware and software releases. You may also lead external vendors' firmware deliverables and associated planning for new features, bug tracking and critical issues. You need to be able to clearly communicate requirements and status at both the engineering and executive level. You will have the opportunity to drive processes or insert new ones to constantly keep improving planning and execution efficiency and quality.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Prior experience leading and shipping complex software projects and picking up new technologies.
2. Hands-on experience with software development practices (Agile, Waterfall etc.).
3. BS/MS EE/CS/CE or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Strong verbal & written communication skills, ability & desire to influence at all levels.
2. Ability to distill information and messaging based on the target audience.
3. Comfortable with working through ambiguity and unafraid to ask the hard questions to make forward progress.
4. Interested in and intuition for good product sense and user experience.

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 $136,300 and $248,700, 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.

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 take affirmative action to ensure 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.