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CPU Pre-Silicon Engineering Program Manager

Apple

Location

USA (Multiple Locations)

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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Job description

The CPU Engineering Project Manager will lead the program lifecycle for CPU development at Apple, focusing on innovative design and execution. This role involves collaboration with various teams, including architecture, design, and software, to ensure efficient product delivery. The ideal candidate will balance technical depth with project management skills to drive initiatives within schedule constraints. Strong communication and leadership abilities are essential for success in this position.

Requirements

  • BS degree plus 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Proven silicon development experience in design, verification, implementation, physical design, DFT, or silicon validation.
  • Proven CPU development experience.
  • Established technical leadership and/or project management experience.
  • Strong communication and executive presentation skills.
  • Strong time and task leadership skills with consistent attention to detail.
  • Strong organization skills to manage self and team execution.
  • Technical depth in one or more areas such as architecture, logic, verification, or physical design.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the full program lifecycle from specification definition through execution and support of post-silicon activities.
  • Collaborate closely with the CPU design team and technical leads.
  • Manage day-to-day project activities and longer-term initiatives.
  • Serve as the main point of contact with other teams.
  • Encourage team collaboration to deliver innovative designs.

Benefits

  • Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.

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