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Haptics Engineering Program Manager

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/19/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

The Haptics team at Apple is seeking a project manager to oversee the design, integration, and launch of innovative haptic solutions. This role involves managing program execution from concept to mass production while leading cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will leverage their engineering background to ensure alignment on goals and resolve conflicts. The position requires a collaborative approach to deliver exceptional user experiences in Apple's products.

Requirements

  • BS in a STEM field such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics.
  • More than 3 years of relevant experience in product development, engineering, or program management.
  • Experience in shipping consumer electronic systems or electronic hardware.
  • Familiarity with AI tools and an interest in applying them to improve workflows.
  • Ability and willingness to travel internationally, typically once per year.
  • Relevant industry experience in designing optical sensing hardware or project management.
  • Knowledge of electro-mechanical systems.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
  • Experience using AI agents to automate design and validation processes.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple global contract manufacturers and vendors.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and drive communications and alignment between multi-functional teams.
  • Define and communicate program plans, schedules, and budgets.
  • Deliver executive communications and drive the decision-making process.
  • Manage engineering development builds with process teams and suppliers.
  • Ensure engineering excellence and drive smart risk-taking through balanced decisions.
  • Identify and resolve risks, conflicts, interdependencies, and program issues.
  • Navigate unexpected changes in the program due to outside influences.
  • Drive continuous improvement by looking for patterns and implementing best practices.

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Apple Inc

As of Jul 17, 2026

Initial approvals

1,065

FY2026

Approval rate

99.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

9,221

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+30%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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