Beats - Software/Firmware Engineering Program Manager

$157,000 - $278,900/Yr

Apple - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Los Angeles, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

Apple is seeking a Senior Engineering Program Manager to join the Software/Firmware team responsible for delivering Beats audio products and accessories. This role involves managing and driving the execution of hardware and embedded firmware development programs throughout the product development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will be flexible, energetic, and possess strong communication skills to interact with diverse teams across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead feature definition, implementation, and testing while engaging with software engineering, embedded firmware, hardware, and testing teams.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules.
• Grasp complex technical topics and abstract key issues 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 the executive team.
• Manage and foster external partner relationships and communication.
• Drive factory readiness in support of hardware builds.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of high-tech industry experience with a track record of hands-on software development.
• 5 years of software or firmware program management experience in consumer product development.
• Track record of managing products through the entire product development life cycle.
• History of handling business relationships with suppliers and partners.
• Experience working with offshore vendors and development teams.
• 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: wireless, DSP, battery, connectivity, UI/UX, and embedded software.

Nice-to-haves

• M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines is highly desired.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• Relocation assistance
• Participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs
• Ability to purchase Apple stock at a discount through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.