Software Engineering Program Manager - Hardware Test Engineering

Are you passionate about building and handling the software that enables Apple's engineering and manufacturing perfection? Join a team where your technical expertise and program management expertise directly supports systems and applications that bring Apple's products to life. Apple's Hardware Test Engineering team is seeking a Software Engineering Program Manager (EPM) to deliver impactful software solutions that scale across Apple's entire product ecosystem. Our team sits at the heart of New Product Introduction (NPI), Early Engagement of new Technologies and Operations, ensuring Apple products "just work" and delight customers from the moment they open the box.

Description

As a SW EPM, you'll drive end-to-end delivery of software applications and systems that enable hardware testing, validation, and manufacturing across Apple's entire product ecosystem. You'll partner with Engineering, Technology, Finance, Operations and other multi-functional organizations to translate complex technical requirements into actionable programs and ensure on time delivery.","responsibilities":"Lead comprehensive requirements gathering across collaborators to define clear, actionable software specifications and acceptance criteria

Drive technical design reviews with engineering teams, ensuring architectural decisions align with business objectives and scalability requirements

Investigate into features and functionality to understand technical complexity, dependencies, and integration points across systems

Proactively identify and drive resolution of technical risks, working with engineering leads to develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans

Own end-to-end project delivery, ensuring accurate completion while maintaining high quality standards through meticulous testing and validation processes

Coordinate and handle large vendor teams, establishing clear work you're doing, timelines, and accountability structures to ensure successful project completion

Champion process improvements and establish quality gates throughout the development lifecycle

Additional responsibilities may include maintaining portfolio level roadmaps, oversight on resource capacity, funding, rolling out project framework, new initiatives, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

Confirmed expertise in requirements analysis and translating business needs into technical specifications

Shown success delivering high-quality software projects on time through effective quality management and achievement tracking

Track record of identifying technical risks early and leading technical deep dives with SW engineers, DevOps and QA to resolve sophisticated technical challenges

Excellent presentation skills with validated experience delivering clear project updates and priorities

Knowledge of software engineering standard methodologies (Agile, DevOps, quality assurance processes)

Passion for operational perfection and customer-focused outcomes

Relevant industry certifications are a plus: PMP, Agile/Scrum certifications (CSM, PSM), SAFe, or equivalent program management credentials

Continuous learning attitude with dedication to staying ahead of, with industry best practices and new technologies (AI/ML)

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field