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Apple · 2 days ago

Software Engineering Program Manager - Hardware Test Engineering

positionSan Diego, California, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$116K/yr - $203K/yr
date7+ years exp

Apple's Hardware Test Engineering team is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Program Manager (EPM) to deliver impactful software solutions that scale across Apple's entire product ecosystem. This role involves driving end-to-end delivery of software applications and systems that enable hardware testing, validation, and manufacturing, while collaborating with various departments to ensure timely project completion.

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingConsumer ElectronicsDigital EntertainmentMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
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Responsibilities

Lead comprehensive requirements gathering across collaborators to define clear, actionable software specifications and acceptance criteria
Drive technical design reviews with engineering teams, ensuring architectural decisions align with business objectives and scalability requirements
Investigate into features and functionality to understand technical complexity, dependencies, and integration points across systems
Proactively identify and drive resolution of technical risks, working with engineering leads to develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans
Own end-to-end project delivery, ensuring accurate completion while maintaining high quality standards through meticulous testing and validation processes
Coordinate and handle large vendor teams, establishing clear work you're doing, timelines, and accountability structures to ensure successful project completion
Champion process improvements and establish quality gates throughout the development lifecycle
Mentor junior team members and chip in to team culture and growth
Additional responsibilities may include maintaining portfolio level roadmaps, oversight on resource capacity, funding, rolling out project framework, new initiatives, etc

Qualification

Software project managementRequirements analysisAgile methodologiesDevOpsQuality assurance processesTechnical risk managementOperational perfectionIndustry certificationsPresentation skillsContinuous learningCustomer-focused outcomesMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field; Master's degree preferred
7+ years of software project management experience
Hands-on software engineering and development background - we value candidates who have written code, built systems, and understand the development lifecycle from experience

Preferred

Confirmed expertise in requirements analysis and translating business needs into technical specifications
Shown success delivering high-quality software projects on time through effective quality management and achievement tracking
Track record of identifying technical risks early and leading technical deep dives with SW engineers, DevOps and QA to resolve sophisticated technical challenges
Excellent presentation skills with validated experience delivering clear project updates and priorities
Knowledge of software engineering standard methodologies (Agile, DevOps, quality assurance processes)
Passion for operational perfection and customer-focused outcomes
Relevant industry certifications are a plus: PMP, Agile/Scrum certifications (CSM, PSM), SAFe, or equivalent program management credentials
Continuous learning attitude with dedication to staying ahead of, with industry best practices and new technologies (AI/ML)

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation

Company

Apple

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Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
dateFounded in 1976
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Cupertino, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.67B
Key Investors
Berkshire HathawayMicrosoftSequoia Capital
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M
2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Tim Cook
CEO
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Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering

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