SoC Security Program Manager — Drive Hardware-Software Trust

Apple Inc.; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Security-focused Engineering Program Manager to own the end-to-end lifecycle of SoC security features—from early architecture discussions through silicon delivery and software enablement.

You will connect Platform Architecture, SoC design, and Software teams to define, prioritize, and road-map security features and ensure full support when silicon becomes available. The role requires deep technical leadership and cross-functional influence across hardware and software

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years in SoC/Silicon/Cellular design, architecture, or silicon development.
• Proven technical program management or cross-functional leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate technical discussions across Platform Architecture, SoC design, and software teams to drive security feature definition.
• Own the decision-making process: drive discussions, capture technical opens, drive closure, and ensure alignment across hardware and software stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain a multi-generation security feature roadmap aligned with Apple's product priorities and silicon schedules.
• Proactively identify dependencies, conflicts, and gaps across the roadmap; drive resolution before they become critical path issues.
• Partner with Software teams early in the security feature cycle to secure commitment for feature enablement.
• Track silicon and SW readiness milestones and drive accountability to ensure features are fully supported and validated.
• Drive the security specification review and sign-off process across all required stakeholders—Platform Architecture, SoC design, DV , Software, and Security teams.
• Drive day-to-day program activities across a multi-functional team spanning silicon, firmware, software, and systems.
• Recognize, evaluate, and communicate cross-functional risks; drive mitigation plans.
• Build and maintain both strategic program plans and detailed execution schedules.

Skills

Technical program management

Cross-functional leadership

Influence without authority

Security feature roadmap

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Apple Inc. is seeking a Security-focused Engineering Program Manager to own the end-to-end lifecycle of SoC security features—from early architecture discussions through silicon delivery and software enablement.

You will connect Platform Architecture, SoC design, and Software teams to define, prioritize, and road-map security features and ensure full support when silicon becomes available. The role requires deep technical leadership and cross-functional influence across hardware and software