SoC Power/Performance/Thermal Engineering Program Manager

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

Job summary

Join Apple's Hardware Technologies team as an Engineering Program Manager in Cupertino, where you'll oversee silicon readiness and support next-gen product launches. You will drive collaboration between hardware and software teams to enhance power efficiency and performance, leading critical investigations into complex technical issues. This position requires extensive expertise in silicon design, program management, and cross-functional leadership, ideal for proactive and innovative engineering leaders.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and services

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience in tech.
• Proven experience in SoC design and validation.
• Experience leading technical program management.

Responsibilities

• Drive power, performance, and thermal feature convergence.
• Lead investigations for silicon and system debugs.
• Manage program risks and timelines.

Skills

SoC design

Silicon and system debug

Technical program management

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Education

BS in Engineering discipline

Job description

SoC Power/Performance/Thermal Engineering Program Manager

**Cupertino, California, United States**

**Hardware**

**Summary**

Posted: **Jun 02, 2025**

Role Number: **200572509**

At Apple, we craft the future of technology and make the impossible happen. From iPhones, to Macs, to the all new Apple Vision Pro; it all starts with a vision made possible through Apple Silicon. The groundbreaking A18, M4 and R1 SoCs are the result of planning and execution that were many years in the making. Join us to do your life’s best work in this rare opportunity to help define the next big thing that will surprise and delight the world!

Apple has an extraordinary opportunity for an Engineering Program Manager (EPM) within the Hardware Technologies team to drive power, performance, and thermal feature convergence across HW and SW, to optimize customer experience for the best power efficiency and performance within each product limit. This position works at the intersection of SoCs and products. In this role, you will lead investigations for the most sophisticated and multi-functional silicon and system debugs. This activity culminates into executive-level reviews of power, performance, and thermal designs, driving convergence across product, SW and HW teams.

**Description**

This role covers silicon readiness and post-silicon phase of the product life cycle - including silicon bring-up preparation, HW/SW control feature integration, validation and product mass-production support for Apple’s next generation products.

- Ability to influence large teams; develop and communicate the bigger picture.
- Focused tracking, organizing, and reporting of program risks and timelines.
- Ability to extract executive summaries and effectively communicate resolution options on sophisticated, multi-functional and complex issues.
- Drive feature workflows to guarantee high quality execution and product release.
- Proven creative and critical thinking, collaboration, conflict resolution, and timely issue resolution.

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ BS in Engineering discipline + 10 years of relevant experience.

+ Proven experience in SoC design, silicon and system debug or validation with exposure to system/SW integration.

+ Technical Program Management or Engineering Leadership experience.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Ability to develop in-depth understanding of technical issues quickly and optimally triage and drive HW/SW/System integration issue resolution across multi-functional teams.

+ Ability to optimally lead and communicate at executive-level crossfunctional technical reviews and discussions.

+ Proficient in core engineering program management principles.

**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.

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