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Firmware/Software System Engineering Program Manager

Apple· Hardware
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Cupertino, CA$144.6k - $263.8kFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Engineering Program Manager leading end-to-end programs at the intersection of embedded firmware, software systems, and cross-functional product delivery within Apple’s HID organization. Owns program plans from concept through mass production, coordinating firmware, hardware, and software integration, with emphasis on convergence, risk management, and executive-level communication.

Responsibilities

  • Own the program plan end-to-end — including schedule creation, critical path management, milestone tracking, and risk-mitigation planning across firmware, hardware, and system integration workstreams from concept through release.
  • Lead structured program reviews across the product development lifecycle — ensuring cross-functional alignment at every phase gate, from architecture and schedule reviews through validation strategy and release readiness.
  • Drive convergence with data — manage bug tracking, run regular bug review meetings with firmware and software DRIs, maintain burn-down plans, apply historical data for data-driven projections, and own the convergence story from feature complete to release.
  • Be the communication backbone — keep HID core teams, cross-functional partners, and leadership aligned with accurate, timely updates; distill complex technical developments into clear summaries for engineers and executives alike.
  • Identify, surface, and mitigate risk — partner with firmware and hardware technologists to proactively surface technical risk areas, propose mitigation strategies, and escalate to leadership when needed.
  • Support factory and field readiness — collaborate with factory teams during hardware build stages, and drive early field failure analysis post-release to ensure no systemic issues reach customers undetected.
  • Build organizational clarity — set up communication infrastructure, establish defect tracking structures and screening workflows, and ensure HID is represented and aligned across cross-functional program gates.

Qualifications

  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • 3+ years of relevant engineering program management experience.
  • MS is a plus. Equivalent hands-on industry experience in firmware or embedded systems program management will be considered in lieu of formal degree requirements.
  • 3+ years of engineering program management experience in consumer electronics or embedded systems, with direct ownership of firmware, software, or HW/SW system integration programs from concept through mass production.

Skills

Required:Embedded firmware and software systems understandingHW/FW/SW co-development program managementProgram scheduling and risk managementConvergence managementCommunication and executive storytellingAmbiguity leadership and decision-makingAgile/iterative development in firmwareSelf-directed AI learner
Nice to have:AI fluency in EPM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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