February 15, 2025

Motion Sensing Engineering Program Manager

Mid • On-site

$136,300 - $248,700/yr

Cupertino, CA

Summary

Posted:
Role Number:200591227
At Apple, new insights have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job, and there's no telling what you could accomplish! Dynamic, resourceful people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices, strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it. Do you want to join us in these pursuits? Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple products.

Description

In this critical role, you will play a key part in the integration of motion/location sensors for the next generations of Apple products including iPad, iPhone, Watch, and Vision Pro. You will lead definition and integration of state-of-the-art sensing technologies such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, pressure sensors, and magnetometers, while working with world-class engineering teams. As the engineering program manager you will lead teams and innovate from feature development to mass production. The Motion Sensing EPM team features a collaborative environment and works closely with other cross-functional teams across Apple on cutting-edge technologies. Engineering excellence, technical curiosity, innovation, and thoroughness are expected and encouraged. Pushing the envelope to develop innovative, high-quality products with best-in-class technology and user experience is the main goal of this team. Come, join us in moving the needle and crafting solutions the world doesn’t know of yet! CORE RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead cross-functional teams including electrical, mechanical, process, reliability, and software engineering to deliver state-of-the-art sensing solutions and integrate them into new platforms - Own executive communication and drive the decision-making process with engineering partners - Own program plan/schedule and execution to integrate motion sensors into Apple products - Prioritize objectives and direct the team to deliver on what matters - Ensure tight inter-team coordination and communication, and make sure we stay on pace while managing risks - Efficiently and proactively react to unexpected changes and issues - Manage vendor relationships and drive key engineering activities such as performance validation, yield optimization, and failure analysis coordination - Support product builds, monitoring and addressing system level yield and reliability issues - Support internal proof-of-concept hardware and software developments for new application investigations - Help develop motion sensing roadmap and technology investigations

Minimum Qualifications

  • Product development or engineering experience shipping consumer electronic systems, semiconductor, or other electronic hardware
  • 3 years of experience in Technical Program Management
  • Master’s degree in physics or engineering field
  • Ability and willingness to travel internationally if required

Preferred Qualifications

  • MEMS experience or familiarity
  • Curiosity and action oriented mindset
  • Excellent communication and planning skills
  • Ability to work on strategic tasks and solve for ambiguous, open-ended goals
  • Solid problem solving, failure analysis, and debugging skills

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 $136,300 and $248,700, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

    Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

  • Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.