Touch and Force Sensing Engineering Program Manager

Socket.dev; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple seeks an Engineering Program Manager to orchestrate next-generation touch and force sensing technologies across its product portfolio. You will lead the full lifecycle from concept to integration, partnering with suppliers and cross-functional teams to deliver best-in-class sensing experiences.

You will bridge communication between teams and the engineering manager, driving innovation with curiosity, collaboration, and rigorous engineering practices.

Qualifications

• BS in STEM field with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience shipping semiconductors, sensing technologies, or hardware systems.
• Familiar with AI tools and applying them to engineering workflows.
• Willingness to travel internationally (typically once per year).

Responsibilities

• Lead development and integration of sensing systems across Apple products.
• Coordinate with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Drive full lifecycle of sensing systems from concept to validation.
• Serve as primary bridge for cross-functional communication alongside engineering manager.

Skills

Program management

AI tool familiarity

Travel internationally

Education

BS in STEM field (e.g. EE, ME, Physics, etc.)

Job description

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new insights have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job, and there's no telling what you could accomplish! Collaborative, solutions-oriented people and inspiring, 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.

Description

In this pivotal role, you will orchestrate the creation of next-generation touch and force sensing technologies, shaping the technical landscape across Apple’s product portfolio to deliver an industry-leading user experience. You will lead the development and integration of advanced sensing systems, collaborating closely with world-class suppliers and multi-functional teams across Apple. As an Engineering Program Manager, you will drive the full lifecycle of sensing systems and features—from concept to specification, characterization to integration, and validation at both module and system levels. In this capacity, you will serve as the primary bridge for cross-functional communication and along with the engineering manager be the face of the program. Our team cultivates a creative, collaborative atmosphere and values technical curiosity, thoroughness, and engineering excellence. Our goal is to push technical boundaries to ship products with best-in-class, differentiated experiences. Join us in crafting the next generation of sensing solutions!

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 semiconductors, sensing technologies, or hardware systems in any field
• 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

• Curiosity and action oriented mindset
• Masters in EE or Physics
• Experience in consumer electronics
• Knowledge of self and mutual capacitive touch sensing
• Knowledge of strain and capacitive based force sensing
• Experience using AI agents to automate complex design and validation processes
• Ability to navigate ambiguity