Digital Circuits Engineering Program Manager

Summary

Posted: Jan 13, 2025

Role Number:200585792

Come and join the team that delivers the Digital Circuit design needs for the Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and other Apple products! You will be responsible for managing the development process for foundational IPs (SRAM’s, Standard Cells, Digital Customs) used in Apple custom chips. At Apple, we focus on innovative design and disciplined execution to build the most efficient digital designs that scale across our full range of products and deliver industry-leading power and performance. We work together across hardware, software, and systems teams to create truly optimized products and amazing user experiences. To accomplish this, we need technical excellence combined with the expertise to work across the organization and to put each decision in the right context. We are looking for a talented Engineering Program Manager or a technical leader who would be embedded (and partner) with the Circuit Design Engineering team to drive the development cycle/flow, circuit design issues, CAD interaction, Testchip development/analysis, etc. You will use your creativity, technical knowledge and organizational skills to drive cross-functional teams to solve complex technical problems under tight schedule constraints.

Description

As a Digital Circuit EPM focussed on Silicon projects, you will work directly with hardware Technology teams and be responsible for working closely with design, CAD and technology teams to craft a project plan, identify / resolve blockers, and align DCG team work across multiple parallel projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in engineering field + 10 years relevant experience.
• 3+ years of technical leadership and/or project management experience.
• Proven Digital Circuit design experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Program / project management experience leading Silicon projects , or a combination of Program Management and design experience.
• Post silicon debug skills
• Participate in technical discussions, ask probing questions, and work with the team to pull together scoping, schedules, and solutions to issues.
• Work on an EPM team responsible for driving technical issue resolution to enable on-time silicon to meet ambitious product schedules.
• Excellent leadership skills, enthusiasm, and ability to inspire team members.
• A background successfully handling conflicting priorities and driving results.
• Experience with successfully delivering multiple silicon tapeouts.
• Strong desire to own project development and drive team to success.
• Enjoy sharing in the success of delivering a successful product.
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills
• Strong time and task management skills with consistent attention to detail
• Can work collaboratively across multiple sites and cross-functionally throughout the entire organization
• Able to build trust and lead through influence
• Comfortable navigating tough situations, juggling priorities and managing constraints while running complex, fast-paced, program
• Driven to continuously improve processes, methodologies and tools
• Drive weekly schedule and communication meetings with upper management.
• Ensure effective project schedule and dependency communication with the design team.
• Rolling up your sleeves and doing what it takes to things done.

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 $165,500 and $293,800, 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.