Cellular Software Engineering Program Manager
AppleCellular Software Engineering Program Manager
AppleLocation
Sunnyvale, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/25/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Job description
As a Software EPM at Apple, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional user experiences in the cellular software space. You will collaborate with engineering teams throughout the development process, from architecture to validation. This position requires strong leadership and communication skills to drive multi-functional efforts and resolve program issues. If you are passionate about building innovative products that impact millions, this is the opportunity for you.
Requirements
- 5+ years of program management experience in wireless software, system, and platform development.
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills to engineers, managers, and executives.
- Knowledge of software engineering standard methodologies and related dependencies.
- Experience identifying risks, developing mitigation strategies, and facilitating resolutions.
- Strong leadership skills and ability to inspire team members.
- Good understanding of cellular communications technologies such as 5G-NR, 4G LTE, UMTS, GSM, and CDMA is a significant plus.
Responsibilities
- Drive, own, and ship all aspects of large, multi-functional efforts and feature areas.
- Partner with engineering teams throughout feature development from architecture, design, implementation, and validation.
- Proactively identify, prioritize, and drive resolution to program issues.
- Present and communicate new feature initiatives, top issues, risks, and critical achievements to executive leadership.
- Help the team with ongoing improvements to the program management processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional software and hardware engineering and quality teams.
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 Aug 23, 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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