Apple · 14 hours ago
SoC Security Engineering Program Manager
Cupertino, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$172K/yr - $306K/yr
10+ years expApple is seeking a Security-focused Engineering Program Manager to own the end-to-end lifecycle of SoC security features. This role involves facilitating technical discussions across various teams to drive security feature definition and ensuring alignment across hardware and software stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Facilitate technical discussions across Platform Architecture, SoC design, and software teams to drive security feature definition
Own the decision-making process: drive discussions, capture technical opens, drive closure, and ensure alignment across hardware and software stakeholders
Develop and maintain a multi-generation security feature roadmap aligned with Apple's product priorities and silicon schedules
Proactively identify dependencies, conflicts, and gaps across the roadmap; drive resolution before they become critical path issues
Partner with Software teams early in the security feature cycle to secure commitment for feature enablement
Track silicon and SW readiness milestones and drive accountability to ensure features are fully supported and validated
Drive the security specification review and sign-off process across all required stakeholders—Platform Architecture, SoC design, DV , Software, and Security teams
Drive day-to-day program activities across a multi-functional team spanning silicon, firmware, software, and systems
Recognize, evaluate, and communicate cross-functional risks; drive mitigation plans
Build and maintain both strategic program plans and detailed execution schedules. Ability to drive issue triage and serve as a gatekeeper for incoming issues and feature asks
Provide clear program status across all levels—from individual contributors to executive leadership
Qualification
Required
BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field + 10 years of relevant experience
5+ years in SoC/Si design, architecture, or silicon development
Proven technical program management or cross-functional leadership experience
Preferred
Familiarity with SoC security architectures: secure boot, hardware key protection, cryptographic engines, attestation, trusted execution environments
Demonstrated success driving multi-functional alignment and influencing without authority—especially across silicon/software organizational boundaries
Track record of driving security-focused features across hardware and software teams
Experience building and maintaining multi-generation technology roadmaps
Awareness of SoC development lifecycle, from concept through mass production
Ability to quickly absorb complex technical topics and translate them for diverse audiences
Strong documentation and organizational skills; relentless follow-through on action items
Experience presenting to and influencing senior management and executives
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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CEO
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SVP, Software Engineering
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