System Engineering Program Manager

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$166,600–$296,000 / yr
Posted
22 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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This role $231k
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About Apple Inc

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

Apple Inc currently has 3553 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · System Engineering Program Manager

System Engineering Program Manager (EPM) - Vision Products will join the team driving product definition, system engineering, and integration/validation of a new product category. This role involves collaborating with electrical, mechanical, algorithm, and software teams to develop highly optimized hardware products. The manager is responsible for driving cross-functional development of requirements and validation plans at product, system, and module levels while identifying critical questions and resolving architectural or integration gaps. The position requires expertise in consumer electronics system architectures, including experience with cameras, displays, optics, and wearable technologies. Candidates must possess a strong technical background in electrical, mechanical, or software engineering to navigate complex development tradeoffs. This role focuses on the technical challenges of creating spatial computers that blend digital content with physical space through advanced hardware enablers like sensors and display systems.

What you'll do

  • Drive cross-functional development of requirements and validation plans at product, system, and module levels.
  • Identify critical technical questions and organize teams to find efficient solutions.
  • Translate technical decisions into clear communication regarding their impact on the customer experience.
  • Resolve architectural and integration gaps to inform subsequent engineering builds.
  • Manage complex programs through all stages of development including architecture, integration, and validation.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors and manufacturing partners to manage build plans.
  • Evaluate system-level trade-offs to drive critical product decisions based on technology constraints.

What we're looking for

  • BS/MS in EE, CE, CS, ME, or equivalent work experience.
  • 5+ years of relevant hardware engineering experience in consumer electronics.
  • 5+ years of project management experience managing cross-functional teams across various program stages.
  • Understanding of consumer electronics system architectures and ability to navigate system-level development tradeoffs.
  • Skills for planning and executing development in advanced consumer electronics products, including prototype build events and product planning.
  • Strong technical background in Electrical, Mechanical, or Software Engineering.
  • Willingness to travel internationally to support development builds.
  • Experience with camera systems, display/optics technologies, wearable electronics, or vendor management (preferred).

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