Engineering Program Manager, Sensor Software User Studies & Data Collection

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $144,600–$263,800 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 · Engineering Program Manager, Sensor Software User Studies & Data Collection

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The Engineering Program Manager, Sensor Software User Studies & Data Collection joins a team focused on gathering and delivering real-world data to train and validate next-generation sensing algorithms. This role involves driving complex, cross-functional data collection efforts across hardware, software, algorithm, and operations teams to enable AI experiences. You will scope programs, build schedules, identify critical paths, manage risks, and coordinate legal requirements, participant experiences, and vendor logistics from proposal through delivery. The position requires expertise in embedded software, sensor systems, machine learning, computer vision, or research systems. Candidates must be able to navigate technical details while communicating with executive stakeholders. You will utilize generative AI tools as a standard practice for program management tasks. This role solves the challenge of gathering high-quality data to power advanced sensing and camera technologies.

Skills

Machine Learning Computer Vision Embedded Software Sensor Systems Data Collection Generative AI Program Management Risk Management Contract Negotiation Field Logistics Algorithm Development

What you'll do

Drive cross-functional data collection efforts across hardware, software, algorithm, and operations teams.
Scope data collection programs by building schedules, identifying critical paths, and managing risks.
Coordinate legal requirements, participant experiences, and vendor logistics for data collection projects.
Manage the end-to-end delivery of real-world data to train and validate sensing algorithms.
Translate complex technical information into concise reports for engineering partners and executive stakeholders.
Identify and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle from initial proposal to final delivery.
Oversee vendor relationships and contract negotiations related to field logistics and operations.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or a related technical discipline.
1+ years of experience in technical program management, product management, or a technical leadership role in a large engineering project.
Knowledge of embedded software, sensor systems, data collection/research systems, machine learning, or computer vision.
Ability to dive into technical details and communicate complex information to both engineers and executive stakeholders.
Strong communication, presentation, organizational, and leadership skills.
Proficiency in incorporating generative AI tools into daily program management work as a standard practice.
5+ years of technical program management experience in consumer facing product development (preferred).
Experience with sensor-driven data collection for machine learning, vendor management, or field logistics (preferred).

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