System Integration Lead

Cupertino Until 9/22/2026 5+ years exp First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description

System Firmware and Diagnostic Group has an immediate opening for System Integration Lead (Technical Program Manager). In this role, you will lead, coordinate and multi-functionally represent, the definition and execution of manufacturing tests, that enable extended stress testing and calibration of Apple's current and future product lines, including iPhone, iPad, iMac, MacBook, Apple Watch and set the benchmark for the quality associated with Apple products. You must thrive in a fast-paced environment, have strong understanding of software fundamentals, background working with systems, excellent interpersonal skills, and a desire to work with cross- functional teams to develop ground-breaking products. Your contributions will make a pronounced difference to future Apple products.

Description

As a System Integration Lead you will work with Hardware, Software, Operations and various other multi-functional teams to define, schedule, track, and communicate the status of software features and work with other groups and executive management. The team has responsibilities spanning all aspects of product bring-up and test.

Minimum Qualifications

BS Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and/or relevant work experience
5+ years experience in engineering
3+ years experience in program management
Experience with SoC development and testing experience or knowledge
Experience with embedded systems development

Preferred Qualifications

MS Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and/or relevant work experience
Good understanding of software development
Strong EE fundamentals is desired
Understands and deals well with rapid development cycles
Effective interpersonal skills
Manufacturing experience and prior exposure to working with Contract Manufacturers
Ability to drive issues, track tasks, and evaluate priorities every day
Good multitasking capabilities with ability to handle frequent context switches
Linux command line / scripting experience is a plus
MacOS and/or iOS experience is a plus
Python/Lua experience is a plus
Data Analysis and visualizations experience

About this role

Summary

Lead cross-functional teams for system test, integration, and product bring-up at Apple.

Job title

System Integration Lead

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Candidates must be in Cupertino or remote allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

BS in electrical or computer engineering5+ years in engineering3+ years in program managementSoC developmenttesting experienceembedded systems

Preferred skills

MS in electrical or computer engineeringsoftware developmentEE fundamentalsmanufacturing experienceLinux scriptingmacOS/iOSPython/Luadata analysis

Specializations

system integrationfirmwarediagnosticssoftware fundamentalsembedded systems
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cupertino, CA, USA

Remote City