Inductive Engineering Program Manager

Apple Inc.; Cupertino, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California is seeking an Engineering Program Manager to oversee wireless charging subsystems across products like iPhone, iPad, and Watch.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams and collaborate with firmware, software, electrical, mechanical, and systems teams to drive roadmap execution and successful integration. The role emphasizes engineering excellence, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to influence industry standards while coordinating with suppliers for

Qualifications

• BS in STEM field and 3+ years relevant experience.
• Experience shipping consumer electronic systems, semiconductor, or other hardware.
• Curiosity about and familiarity with AI tools—with interest to apply to engineering/workflows.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally (typically once per year).

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams spanning electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, system integration, thermal, and battery to deliver best-in-class charging solutions.
• Coordinate with firmware/software teams enabling charging control and algorithms.
• Define program plan/schedule and manage execution to integrate wireless subsystem into Apple products (iPhone, iPad, Watch).
• Engage with suppliers and internal teams to track performance validation, yields, and issue resolution.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

AI tools familiarity

Travel internationally

Education

BS in STEM field

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new insights have a way of becoming extraordinaryproducts, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication toyour job, and there's no telling what you could accomplish! Dynamic, resourceful people andinspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices, strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it. Do you want to join us in these pursuits? Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple products.In this critical role, you will play a key part in executing the wireless charging roadmap for thenext generations of Apple's Inductive Power Technologies, providing customers with the bestwireless charging experience in the industry across products such as MagSafe, iPhone, iPad,and Watch. This is a close-knit, team-oriented environment where you'll lead the developmentand integration of advanced power delivery systems and help influence industry standards.

Description

As the engineering program manager you will oversee and coordinate specifying, developing,characterizing, integrating, and validating wireless charging subsystems inside of products.The Inductive Tech EPM team operates in a collaborative environment with other cross-functional teams such as systems architecture, thermals, firmware, and operations teams.In this capacity, you will serve as the primary representative and voice of the wireless chargingprogram, and along with the engineering manager be its primary champion across theorganization. Engineering excellence, technical curiosity, proactiveness, innovation, andthoroughness are expected and encouraged. Working at the intersection of engineering andprogram execution, the team is empowered to drive innovative solutions and deliver best-in-class technologies and user experiences. Join us in crafting the next generation of solutions - the wireless charging features you help ship will reach hundreds of millions of customers andset the bar for the entire industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and align cross-functional teams — spanning electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, system integration, thermal, and battery — to ensure tight coordination and deliver best-in-class charging solutions.
• Coordinate and work closely with firmware and software teams that enable charging control and algorithms for the wireless charging subsystem.
• Lead executive (VP level) communication/presentations and drive the decision-making process.
• Define the program plan/schedule and manage program execution to integrate the wireless subsystem into Apple products such as iPhone, iPad, and Watch. Efficiently and effectively react to unexpected changes in the plan.
• Work with suppliers to manage and support engineering development builds leading to mass production, tracking yields, addressing issues, and facilitating communication.
• Work with internal and system teams to keep track of engineering activities such as performance validation, yield optimization, and failure analysis coordination while proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Support internal proof-of-concept hardware and software development for new application investigations.
• Work with engineering management to define the wireless charging roadmap.
• Foster alignment across teams—navigating technical tradeoffs and interpersonal dynamics to keep programs moving forward.
• Push for excellence and continuous improvement: offer best practices, implement process changes, incorporate AI workflows, and seek out efficiencies to make our design methodology better.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in STEM field (e.g. EE, ME, Physics, etc.) and +3 years relevant experience
• Product development, engineering, or program management experience shipping consumer electronic systems, semiconductor, or other electronic hardware
• Curiosity about and familiarity with AI tools—with interest to apply them to improve engineering and program workflows
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally (typically once per year; accommodations available as needed)

Preferred Qualifications

• Systems-level hardware program management experience across multiple engineering disciplines
• Ability to work on strategic tasks and solve for ambiguous, open ended goals
• Excellent communication and planning skills
• Ability to filter and distill relevant information for the right audience
• Solid problem-solving, failure analysis, and debugging skills
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or physics

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 $144,600 and $263,800, 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

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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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