Sr. Firmware Engineering Program Manager, Home And Audio Devices

Apple is seeking an extraordinary Engineering Program Manager to help define and develop software platforms for Home and Audio products of the future. In this dynamic position, you will develop, lead, and drive end-to-end execution of software and embedded firmware development programs throughout the product development lifecycle and delivery stages. We are looking for someone who is flexible and can respond quickly, energetically, and enthusiastically to changes. Strong communication and experience across and between a diversity of teams and team members is critical. The candidate will interact with all engineering design fields along with safety, reliability, marketing, manufacturing, and other resources inside and outside Apple to create exceptional headphones, earphones and home products. Apply today!

Key Qualifications

• 5-10 years of high-tech industry experience with embedded firmware technologies and environments

• 5 years program management experience in consumer product development

• Track record of leading products through the entire product development life cycle

• History of handling business relationships with suppliers and partners

• Experience working with off shore manufacturers

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with diverse teams and interact, influence, collaborate, and negotiate effectively at all levels of management

• Knowledgeable of one or more technologies: audio, optical/image sensing technologies, motion control, ML model device integration, platform security, wireless, DSP, battery, connectivity, UI/UX

Description

The Beats group is seeking a Senior Engineering Program Manager with a consistent track record of enabling large cross-functional teams to deliver complex features and products. The ideal candidate will possess an entrepreneurial approach to problem solving and have exceptional leadership skills built on a rock solid foundation of planning and risk management. Projects that you would help to move forward include internally developed and co-developed audio and home products.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: - Lead feature definition, implementation and testing while engaging with SW Engineering, embedded firmware, hardware, and testing teams

• Develop and lead detailed project schedules

• Grasp complex technical topics and abstract key issues and turn them into actionable plans for teams and leadership

• Coordinate with teams to identify issues, prioritize tasks and track risks to schedule and product quality

• Communicate development achievements, project timelines and status updates to stakeholders and provide regular program status updates to executive team

• Lead and foster external partner relationships and communication

• Drive factory readiness in support of hardware builds

Education & Experience

At least Bachelor's in related field

Pay & Benefits

• At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $160,700.00 and $282,500.00, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.