Engineering Program Manager, Cellular Software

$136,300 - $248,700/Yr

Apple - Cupertino, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Cupertino, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

As a Software Engineering Project Manager (EPM) at Apple, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional user experiences by managing large, multi-functional projects in the cellular software domain. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership, and communication skills to collaborate effectively with engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle, from architecture to implementation and validation.

Responsibilities

• Drive, own, and ship all aspects of large, multi-functional efforts and feature areas.
• Partner with engineering teams throughout feature development from architecture, design, implementation, and validation.
• Proactively identify, prioritize, and drive resolution to program issues.
• Present and communicate new feature initiatives, top issues, risks, and critical achievements to executive leadership.
• Assist the team with ongoing improvements to the program management processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional software and hardware engineering and quality teams.

Requirements

• At least 5+ years of program management experience in wireless software, system, and platform development.
• Experience driving multi-functional efforts across major technical fields: software, hardware, silicon, and quality assurance.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills to engineers, managers, and executives.
• Ability to identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and facilitate resolutions.
• Sound technical foundation and a highly motivated self-starter.
• Knowledge of software engineering standard methodologies and related dependencies.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to inspire team members.

Nice-to-haves

• Good understanding of cellular communications technologies (5G-NR/4G LTE/UMTS/GSM/CDMA) is a significant plus.

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 Employee Stock Purchase Plan