Touch Sensing Technology Engineering Program Manager

In this critical, highly visible role, you will manage projects involving the design, integration and launch of cutting-edge touch & sensor technologies for the world-renowned Apple product portfolio. You will play a key part in providing Apple customers with the best user-experience in the industry by driving the development and deployment of next-generation touch and sensing technologies.

The Touch & Sensing Technology team features a collaborative environment with creative, smart people and cutting edge technologies. Engineering excellence is expected and encouraged. Come, join us in crafting differentiated experiences the world doesn’t know of yet!

Lead and drive alignment and communications between multi-functional teams including Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Test, Reliability, Software and Firmware Engineering to deliver state-of-the-art sensing solutions
Own program plans, schedules, budget and execution from feature definition through product release — scoping task difficulty, prioritizing risk on high-risk/new-technology projects, and adapting plans as challenges emerge
Manage program execution directly with internal and external partners
Deliver executive communication/presentations and drive the decision-making process
Ensure tight inter-team coordination and communication
Drive engineering design by leading failure analysis activities, performance validation requirements and testing, and design release cadence for electrical and mechanical components
Identify and resolve conflicts, inter-dependencies and program issues quickly and efficiently
Improve the system: look for patterns, offer best practices and implement change

BS in STEM field (e.g. EE, ME, Physics, etc.) and +3 years relevant experience
Technical background (e.g., hardware development) with preferences for knowledge of sensor technologies
Curiosity about and familiarity with AI tools—with interest to apply them to improve engineering and program workflows
Ability and willingness to travel internationally (typically once per year; accommodations available as needed)

Experience leading multi-functional teams including Electrical, Algorithms, Process and Test Engineering to deliver pioneering sensing solutions
Advanced engineering degree
Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills
Confident in delivering technical data with ability to filter and distill relevant information for the right audience
Proven ability to fit in well with a team, understand others' capabilities and priorities while fostering a collaborative environment, and inspire team members
Understands and deals well with rapid development cycles; remains flexible and calm in the face of uncertainty
Self-motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities

Imagine what you could do here. 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! Collaborative, solutions-oriented 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.

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 $144,600 and $263,800, 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

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Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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

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