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Engineering Project Manager, Apple Watch

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/20/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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

The Watch Hardware EPM is responsible for leading the electrical design execution for Watch projects. This role involves managing the design, manufacturing, and delivery of essential electrical components that are vital for product success. The EPM will work with a cross-functional team of engineers and communicate effectively with Contract Manufacturer partners. The position requires strong technical skills and the ability to navigate challenges while maintaining project goals.

Requirements

  • BS engineering degree is required.
  • 2-4+ years of industry experience is necessary.
  • Strong technical background in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering is essential.
  • 2-4+ years of project management experience with experience working with Contract Manufacturer partners is required.
  • Experience with PCB layout and understanding of Electrical Engineering fundamentals is needed.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and leadership skills are required.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to help resolve cross-functional conflicts are necessary.
  • Ability to travel internationally to support builds is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the system electrical design execution for Watch projects.
  • Manage the design, manufacturing, and delivery of core electrical components.
  • Communicate cross-functional issues and risks effectively.
  • Oversee day-to-day activities and communicate risks and priorities with the engineering team.
  • Lead issue deep dives to drive final solutions ahead of tight release timelines.

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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