Engineering Program Manager, Acoustics

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $123,739–$218,000 / yr
Posted: 40 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Engineering Program Manager, Acoustics

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JOB TITLE: Engineering Program Manager, Acoustics The Engineering Program Manager, Acoustics joins the Acoustics Engineering Project Manager team to drive the research, design, development, and integration of best-in-class audio hardware, technologies, and features into products like AirPods, iPad, iPhone, and MacBook. This role involves overseeing internal efforts across Acoustics Hardware, Algorithms, User Interface, and Validation teams while leading cross-functional coordination with external hardware and software partners. Key responsibilities include defining build plans, managing project schedules for speaker modules, identifying risks, and facilitating decision-making to resolve complex design trade-offs. The role requires a technical background in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, acoustics, or software development. Candidates must navigate the technical challenges of audio DSP, audio algorithms, microphones, and receivers to ensure high-quality acoustic performance and timely delivery of pre-production builds for consumer hardware.

Skills

Acoustics Audio DSP Audio Algorithms Software Development Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering System Engineering Project Management Risk Management UI Validation Mass Production

What you'll do

Drive the research, design, development, and integration of new audio hardware and technologies.
Define and manage build plans, development landmarks, and schedules for acoustic modules.
Coordinate with hardware, software, and mechanical design teams to resolve technical design trade-offs.
Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and facilitate conflict resolution between teams.
Create and maintain complex project schedules while responding quickly to changes to minimize impact.
Manage critical path priorities and provide timely issue resolution for the development team.
Deliver regular status updates on project progress and issues to both individual contributors and executives.
Oversee external vendor partners to ensure delivery of acoustic modules on schedule.

What we're looking for

BS degree in ME, Physics, or EE is required.
MS degree in ME, Physics, or EE is preferred.
Minimum of 1-2 years of project management experience is required.
Strong technical background in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, acoustics, and/or software development (preferred).
Experience in consumer hardware and software (preferred).
Experience with speakers, microphones, receivers, audio DSP, audio algorithms, and/or consumer/device software (preferred).
Excellent listening, presentation, and interpersonal skills (preferred).
Strong cross-functional coordination and project management skills (preferred).

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