Hardware Platform Project Lead

Summary

Posted: Feb 21, 2025

Role Number:200592054

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. Apple is seeking a highly motivated Hardware Platform Project Lead to join the Display Technologies Organization. The role will be responsible for integrating new technology development of display and optical modules for future Apple products. The project manager will work in a highly technical, multi-disciplinary, and fast-paced environment. The candidate is expected to collaborate with diverse engineering teams and seamlessly integrate technology development efforts to enable next-generation product architectures. This role involves early-stage development projects that require experience in interdisciplinary hardware R&D environments and the ability to drive and leverage expertise from various cross-functional colleagues. The ideal candidate will serve as the ambassador to influence a large cross-functional collaboration, demonstrate a proven record of experience in coordinating technical efforts from various engineering teams with strong communication and organizational skills.

Description

▪Serve as a platform technology ambassador to establish engagement with large cross-functional teams, align and coordinate engineering efforts to generate systematic, high-quality learning and solutions. ▪Participate in technology development strategies and plan collaboration efforts. ▪Communicate and present high-level technical concepts, plans, and development status effectively and precisely to collaborators and leadership. ▪Advocate for optimal product outcomes with a comprehensive understanding of technology trade-offs and a strategic mindset. ▪Identify and resolve conflicts, interdependencies, and development risks quickly and efficiently. ▪Possess a strong technical background and the ability to efficiently capture complex and challenging engineering issues during rapid development iterations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field minimum with 10 years of relevant industry experience
• Experience in driving technology development projects in R&D environments or similar early-phase stages.
• Experience in program management or technical project management that involves multi-functional teams across various engineering fields.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Engineering, Physics, or a relevant engineering field with 5 years of experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively across various levels in the organization, including both working-level alignment and presentation to executive management.
• Strong planning, organization, and documentation skills.
• Proven leadership experience on cross-functional hardware development projects.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated experience in process development, equipment development, characterization, and data analysis.
• Experience working in consumer electronics products related to display, optics, precision instruments, module process, and materials.

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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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.