Engineering Program Manager - SWE Systems

Cupertino Until 9/22/2026 3+ years exp First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description

Why Apple? At Apple, we create amazing, innovative devices by working across Software, Hardware, and Design to build the best experiences possible. At the heart of that intersection between Technology and Liberal Arts, are the Systems Engineering Project Managers who help plan, prioritize, refine, and bring these experiences to life on new products. From exciting new technologies, to the software that powers them, System EPMs are responsible for shepherding a project from start to finish. If this sounds exciting, then let’s talk! The Software Engineering Program Office is looking for an extraordinary Systems Engineering Project Manager with a genuine passion for running programs. SWE System EPMs work alongside engineering and program partners in Hardware, organize and lead Software teams through developing new products from concept to launch. We ensure teams and management are kept well-informed and guide cross-functional engineering teams to meet design and schedule goals. As a Systems EPM, you will get a front row seat to what it takes to ship the best consumer products in the world. You will get to work with passionate, smart, and innovative people on get an opportunity to be highly impactful in this unique role.

Description

In this role, you will be the central hub bringing together different teams from Software, Hardware and Design, all in the name of delivering on groundbreaking new products. You will partner with engineers and managers from our Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Silicon and Product Integrity teams to define, schedule, track, and help lead the work for these exciting new products. You will deliver executive communication and presentations to help drive the decision-making process. Clearly and effectively communicate overall program status, while identifying and resolving key bottlenecks and inter-dependencies of complex projects. This job requires outstanding interpersonal skills to work cross functionally with other organizations within Apple. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you and explore how we can have you be part of our team!

Minimum Qualifications

3-5+ years experience project managing complex, multi-functional projects
Attention to detail and highly organized
Excellent spoken and written communication with the ability to distill meaningful information to the right audience
BS/MS EE/CS/CE or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to work in a highly matrixed cross-functional capacity
Experience in consumer electronics or silicon
Strong engineering / technical background
Self motivated and hardworking with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities
Ability to understand priorities and clarify direction
Experience demonstrating strong presentation skills
Deeply curious mindset about new ideas
Ability to build relationships and influence others

About this role

Summary

Manage multi-functional projects, coordinate teams, communicate status, and deliver innovative products.

Job title

Engineering Program Manager - SWE Systems

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

On-site in Cupertino, no remote work specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

project managementcommunicationattention to detailBS/MS EE/CS/CE

Preferred skills

cross-functional collaborationconsumer electronicssoftware engineeringsiliconpresentation skills

Specializations

program managementsoftware systemshardware integrationcross-functional coordination
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cupertino, CA, USA

On-site City