Software Engineering Program Manager

Socket.dev; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple seeks a Software Engineering Program Manager to drive end-to-end software delivery enabling hardware design validation and testing across its product ecosystem.

You will partner with Engineering, Technology, Operations and cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements into actionable programs and ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a technical field required.
• 2+ years of software project management experience required.
• Experience translating business needs into technical specifications.
• Ability to deliver high-quality software projects on time with milestone tracking.
• Proven ability to identify technical risks early and lead deep-dives with SW engineers, DevOps and QA.
• Excellent presentation skills with clear project updates and priorities.
• Knowledge of Agile, DevOps and QA processes.
• Focus on operational excellence and customer outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end delivery of software algorithms, applications and systems for hardware design validation, calibration and testing.
• Partner with Engineering, Technology, Operations and cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements into actionable programs and ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Software project management

Requirements analysis

Technical risk management

Milestone tracking

Effective communication

Agile / DevOps

Quality assurance processes

Hands-on coding background

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Are you passionate about building and managing the software that enables Apple's engineering and manufacturing excellence? Join a team where your technical expertise and program management expertise directly supports systems and applications that bring Apple’s products to life. Apple's Hardware Test Engineering team is seeking a Software Engineering Program Manager (EPM) to deliver impactful software solutions that scale across Apple's entire product ecosystem. Our team sits at the heart of New Product Introduction (NPI), and Early Engagement of new Technologies, ensuring Apple products "just work" and delight customers from the moment they open the box.

Description

As a Software Engineering Program Manager you'll drive end-to-end delivery of software algorithms, applications and systems that enable hardware design validation, calibration and testing across Apple's entire product ecosystem. You'll partner with Engineering, Technology, Operations and other cross-functional organizations to translate complex technical requirements into actionable programs and ensure on time delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field 2+ years of software project management experienceProven expertise in requirements analysis and translating business needs into technical specificationsDemonstrated success delivering high-quality software projects on time through effective quality management and milestone trackingTrack record of identifying technical risks early and leading technical deep dives with SW engineers, DevOps and QA to resolve complex technical challengesExcellent presentation skills with proven experience delivering clear project updates and prioritiesKnowledge of software engineering standard methodologies (Agile, DevOps, quality assurance processes)Passion for operational excellence and customer-focused outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on software engineering and development background a plus - we value candidates who have written code, built systems, and understand the development lifecycle from experience