The Program Manager role at Apple involves leading silicon validation hardware programs from initial design to production release. This position is part of a high-caliber Senior Program Management team focused on delivering advanced silicon on schedule. The role requires creativity in problem-solving and the ability to adapt to new technical areas. You will work closely with engineering, operations, and leadership to drive alignment and ensure successful program execution.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
• Coursework and/or internship experience in hardware design and/or project management
• Experience in project or program management within a hardware, semiconductor, silicon validation, or systems engineering environment
• Foundational understanding of hardware development and the board design lifecycle
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving instincts
• Experience supporting silicon bring-up and post-silicon validation environments is highly desirable

• Lead silicon validation hardware programs end-to-end from initial board design through factory builds and field deployment
• Drive the validation hardware programs that enable advanced silicon to go from first bring-up to production release
• Manage complex, multi-functional programs with aggressive schedules and high-stakes technical dependencies
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and leadership stakeholders to drive alignment
• Dig into technical details to understand blockers and drive resolution

• 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.