Audio Architecture Engineering Program Manager

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$175,500–$311,700 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Audio Architecture Engineering Program Manager

The Audio Architecture Engineering Program Manager joins the Hardware Program Management team to lead cross-functional coordination for future Audio IP. This role serves as an operational partner to Platform Architects, driving alignment across Platform Architecture, Audio Software, System Architecture, Acoustics, and Silicon Engineering. Key responsibilities include running architecture forums, managing feature intake, and tracking specification milestones from requirements to freeze. The manager monitors pre-silicon validation—including algorithmic models, virtual platforms, FPGA, and emulation—and post-silicon bring-up for critical Audio IP updates across SoCs. Required skills include experience with SoC development lifecycles and technical program management. The role addresses the technical challenge of aligning long-range acoustic and software technology vectors with SoC planning timelines for wearable, mobile, and desktop platforms while managing dependencies and resolving complex technical issues.

What you'll do

  • Lead operational alignment across Platform Architecture, Audio Software, System Architecture, Acoustics, and Silicon Design teams.
  • Organize and drive recurring audio architecture forums and manage the intake of new feature proposals.
  • Track Audio Architecture Specification deliverables from initial requirements baseline through formal architecture freeze.
  • Monitor Pre-Silicon milestones and Post-Silicon bring-up/validation progress for critical Audio IP updates.
  • Coordinate alignment between long-range acoustic/software technology vectors and SoC planning timelines across multiple platforms.
  • Track cross-functional dependencies and open investigations to proactively mitigate risks and resolve blockers.
  • Synthesize program status, validation progress, and schedule risks into data-driven updates for engineering leadership.

What we're looking for

  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • 3+ years of Engineering Program Management, Technical Program Management, or engineering leadership experience.
  • Experience coordinating programs across multiple engineering teams across hardware, silicon, or software disciplines.
  • Experience tracking technical deliverables, specification milestones, or validation schedules across SoC or IP development lifecycles.
  • Familiarity with audio subsystems, DSPs, digital serial interfaces, or power-constrained wearable/hearable architectures (preferred).
  • Experience tracking Pre-Silicon verification and Post-Silicon bring-up for complex IPs or SoCs (preferred).
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence senior architects and distill complex issues into executive summaries (preferred).

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