Hardware Engineering Program Manager

Job Title

Hardware Engineering Program Manager

Role Summary

Individual contributor Program Manager on the Hardware Program Management team responsible for end-to-end PMIC silicon validation hardware programs, from initial board design through factory builds, field deployment, and ongoing validation support.

Coordinate requirements, schedules, builds, and cross-functional technical issue resolution to enable silicon bring-up and production release.

Experience Level

Mid-level — minimum 3 years of relevant experience; preferred 5+ years in program or project management within hardware, semiconductor, or systems engineering.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate hardware validation program activities across engineering and operations.

• Define and coordinate development hardware requirements with cross-functional teams.
• Track and manage project schedules across all development phases to meet hardware delivery milestones.
• Plan and execute development hardware builds; create and manage hardware configuration build matrix.
• Manage factory build teams to meet objectives and drive allocation and distribution of hardware.
• Support hardware needs for product and IC design teams during bring-up and validation.
• Engage operations to ensure timely material delivery for builds.
• Drive resolution of complex technical issues across multiple teams.
• Analyze data and present clear program status, risks, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders.
• Report focused issues and communicate program risks and status to leadership.
• Participate in silicon validation planning and system design reviews.

Requirements

Core qualifications and skills required and preferred for the role.

Must-have:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in hardware design and/or project or program management.
• Technical background in board design and hardware/software integration.
• Experience managing complex, multi-functional programs with aggressive schedules.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in English.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with system board design or FPGA development.
• Experience supporting silicon bring-up and post-silicon validation environments.
• 5+ years’ experience in program or project management within hardware, semiconductor, or systems engineering.

Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering degree.

About the Company

Company: Apple

Headquarters: Cupertino, California, United States

Apple is a multinational technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services. Known for its innovative products such as the iPhone, Mac computers, and iPad, Apple emphasizes a strong commitment to high-quality design and user experience.