Wireless Systems Validation Engineering Program Manager

Summary

Posted: Oct 11, 2024

Role Number:200572901

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new insights have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there’s no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product! Come to Apple and work within a team to deliver a broad range of wireless technologies. This is an extraordinary opportunity to engage with the latest technologies and supply to groundbreaking Apple products year after year. You will go beyond the industry norm and demonstrate creativity in problem solving, ability to think dynamically and outside of standard convention, and adapt quickly to new technical areas. Apple seeks a technical leader to program manage our groundbreaking wireless connectivity chipsets to meet performance, quality and schedule requirements for Apple products. We are responsible for multi-functional team coordination, communication and representation across the Wireless systems and silicon engineering ecosystem from concept to production. Technical background in Wireless systems bring-up, validation, FW and integration will be key to your success in this role. Ideally, you will also have Engineering program management experience in some aspect of wireless systems validation. Together, we will work in a multifaceted engineering environment where sophisticated multi-tasking skills and real-time crisis management are all desired strengths.

Description

– Work on a Program Management team responsible for driving technical issue resolution to enable on-time silicon to meet daring product schedules of state-the-art silicon. – Interface and drive resolution of wireless connectivity Silicon, Module, and Firmware issues within multi-functional teams: Design, Verification, Validation, Technology, System/Platforms, Hardware, and Software. – Drive the integration of Wireless connectivity Silicon into the respective products and lead issue triage and problem resolution during NPI builds. – Work with multi-functional EPM teams to align the Silicon/SW and Product feature roadmaps. – Work with multi-functional teams to manage the post-silicon system activities and pro-actively communicate with RF EPM and product teams on any development risks to the product. – Work with Wireless SOC Test Station/Factory Support EPM on resolving silicon related issues. – Convert large amounts of data into a clear story to communicate to multi-functional teams and organizations at all levels. – Focus silicon teams on meeting schedules and unblocking technical issues by pulling together the right multi-functional technical expert(s) to resolve issues with an emphasis on data-driven decisions. – Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies and facilitate conflict resolution. – Drive simple and effective processes from “lessons learned” to avoid quality and execution issues early in the development cycle. – Disciplined tracking, organizing and reporting of program risks, status, and options for resolution to executive management. – Coordination and management with other organizations (Systems, SW, Ops) to support connectivity silicon RMA’s during NPI and build phases.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and 20+ years relevant industry experience.
• Previous Wireless Systems Validation/Integration experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience working in Wireless connectivity systems and/or SoC silicon development.
• Prior Wireless connectivity SoC product/test/validation and debug engineering experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Wireless connectivity systems for 2 or more modern communications standards, WiFi /BT, and UWB Wireless connectivity systems/standards preferred.
• Extraordinary teammate and creative problem solver with the ability to lead technical teams and multi-functional groups against plans.
• High-tech industry experience with a track record of hands-on product development, program management, project management or engineering management.
• Detailed and dedicated with validated creative and critical thinking capabilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Pay & Benefits

• At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $195,500 and $358,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
  
  Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
  
  Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.