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Beats - Software/Firmware Engineering Program Manager

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Beats - Software/Firmware Engineering Program Manager

Los Angeles, CA

Summary

Posted: Jul 17, 2024

Role Number:200558886

Apple is seeking a world-class Program Manager to join the Software/Firmware team that delivers Beats audio products and accessories. In this dynamic position, you will develop, manage, and drive the end-to-end execution of hardware and embedded firmware development programs throughout the product development lifecycle and delivery stages. We are looking for someone who is flexible and can respond quickly, energetically, and enthusiastically to changes. Strong communication and experience across and between a diversity of teams and team members is critical. The candidate will interact with all engineering design fields along with QA teams, marketing, factory testing, and other resources inside and outside Apple to create exceptional headphones, earphones and home products. Apply today!

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Description

The Beats group is seeking a Senior Engineering Program Manager with a proven track record of enabling large cross-functional teams to deliver complex features and products. The ideal candidate will possess an entrepreneurial approach to problem solving and have exceptional leadership skills built on a rock solid foundation of planning and risk management. Projects that you would help to move forward include internally developed and co-developed audio products and accessories. Major responsibilities: Lead feature definition, implementation and testing while engaging with SW Engineering, embedded firmware, hardware, and testing teams Develop and manage detailed project schedules Grasp complex technical topics and abstract key issues and turn them into actionable plans for teams and leadership Coordinate with teams to identify issues, prioritize tasks and track risks to schedule and product quality Communicate development achievements, project timelines and status updates to stakeholders and provide regular program status updates to executive team Manage and foster external partner relationships and communication Drive factory readiness in support of hardware builds.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 3-6 years of high-tech industry experience with track record of hands-on software development
  • 3 years software or firmware program management experience in consumer product development
  • Track record of managing products through the entire product development life cycle
  • History of handling business relationships with suppliers and partners
  • Experience working with off shore vendors and development teams
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with diverse teams and interact, influence, collaborate, and negotiate effectively at all levels of management
  • Knowledgeable of one or more technologies: wireless, DSP, battery, connectivity, UI/UX, and embedded software
  • B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

  • M.S. is highly desired.

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 $129,600 and $195,200, 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.

More

  • 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.

Client-provided location(s): Los Angeles, CA, USA
Job ID: apple-200558886-5
Employment Type: Other

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