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Engineering Program Manager, SWE Factory

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/25/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Master's with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

The SWE Factory EPM team at Apple is seeking an engineering program manager with strong OS fundamentals and excellent communication skills. This role is highly cross-functional, involving collaboration with Hardware, Software, and Operations teams to manage the delivery of software to factory lines for various Apple products. The ideal candidate will be passionate about technology and focused on driving high-quality software delivery during hardware builds. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a creative environment that values innovative problem-solving.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in managing complex and multi-functional software projects
  • Knowledge of Software and Hardware product lifecycle
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication as well as presentation skills
  • BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or relevant experience
  • Ability to drive multiple programs, prioritize and solve complex problems
  • Ability to quickly establish and manage cross-functional relationships
  • Demonstrated creative and critical thinking
  • Self-motivated and pro-active with demonstrated creative and critical thinking
  • Experience in consumer electronics factory line

Responsibilities

  • Drive the software deliverables to the factories during various hardware builds from development phase to mass production.
  • Drive technical discussions with engineering teams to identify solutions for software that impact hardware.
  • Provide timely communications to factories about future release schedules and coordinate control runs to ensure smooth roll out.
  • Identify and highlight risks, work on mitigations, and drive for alignment with all stakeholders across Software and Hardware organizations.
  • Communicate and present the plan in various forms to leadership.

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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