Software Engineering Program Manager

Apple Inc.; Cupertino, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Employee stock programs

Medical and dental coverage

Education reimbursement and relocation

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA seeks a Software Engineering Program Manager to deliver scalable software for hardware design validation and testing across Apple’s product ecosystem.

You’ll lead end-to-end software delivery, partnering with engineering, operations and cross-functional teams to translate requirements into actionable programs and ensure on-time delivery. We value experience in requirements analysis, design reviews, risk management and DevOps practices, with a passion for operational

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a technical field as listed.
• 2+ years of software project management experience.
• Proven ability to translate business needs into technical specs.
• Experience delivering software projects on time with QA and milestones.
• Ability to identify risks early and perform technical deep-dives with SW engineers/DevOps/QA.
• Excellent ability to present updates and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of software algorithms, applications and systems for hardware design validation and testing.
• Drive requirements gathering across stakeholders to define clear specifications and acceptance criteria.
• Oversee technical design reviews ensuring architecture aligns with objectives and scalability.
• Deep-dive into features to map dependencies and integration points.
• Identify risks and coordinate mitigation and contingency plans.
• Own project delivery, ensuring on-time completion with rigorous testing and validation.
• Coordinate vendor teams with clear deliverables, timelines and accountability.

Skills

Requirements analysis

Milestone tracking

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Operational excellence

Education

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

Tools

Agile

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive requirements gathering across stakeholders to define clear, actionable software specifications and acceptance criteria
• Drive technical design reviews with engineering teams, ensuring architectural decisions align with business objectives and scalability requirements
• Deep-dive into features and functionality to understand technical complexity, dependencies, and integration points across systems
• Proactively identify and drive resolution of technical risks, working with engineering leads to develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans
• Own end-to-end project delivery, ensuring on-time completion while maintaining high quality standards through rigorous testing and validation processes
• Coordinate and manage vendor teams, establishing clear deliverables, timelines, and accountability structures to ensure successful project completionChampion process improvements and establish quality gates throughout the development lifecycle
• Additional responsibilities may include maintaining portfolio level roadmaps, oversight on resource capacity, funding, rolling out project framework, new initiatives, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
• 2+ years of software project management experience
• Proven expertise in requirements analysis and translating business needs into technical specifications
• Demonstrated success delivering high-quality software projects on time through effective quality management and milestone tracking
• Track record of identifying technical risks early and leading technical deep dives with SW engineers, DevOps and QA to resolve complex technical challenges
• Excellent presentation skills with proven experience delivering clear project updates and priorities
• Knowledge 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

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 $59.49 and $89.84/hr, 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

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 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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