SoC Product Planning Engineering Program Manager

Summary

Posted: Mar 17, 2025

Role Number:200590715

At Apple, we craft the future of technology and make the impossible happen. From iPhones, to Macs and to the all new Apple Vision Pro; it all starts with a vision made possible through Apple Silicon. The groundbreaking A18 Pro, M4 Pro/Max and R1 SoCs are the result of planning and execution that were many years in the making. Come join us to do your life’s best work in this rare opportunity to help define the next big thing that will surprise and delight the world! We are looking for a versatile Engineering Program Manager who can work comfortably both within and across the SoC, and product spaces. The ideal candidate needs to be able to dig into sophisticated technical topics whilst having the ability to understand overarching Product, and SoC roadmaps, and the complex tradeoffs involved in product SKU / config decisions. In this Engineering Program Management position, you will be working closely with diverse group of cross functional teams, including Platform, Systems architects, SoC productization, Systems, and SW engineering, Operations, Finance, and Product Marketing, throughout the lifecycle of SoCs from Concept to End-of-Life (EOL), to enable Apple’s products. This is a phenomenal opportunity to apply your technical expertise and product planning background, along with effective program management skills, to plan, influence and drive convergence to SoC SKUs for Apple’s products.

Description

In this role, you will drive day-to-day activities to manage SoC SKUs for associated products during the entire lifecycle of the SoC from concept to EOL. Typical responsibilities will include: – Drive convergence of SoC-to-product SKU planning across multiple lines of business (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Home, Watch, VPG) and garner multi-functional executive approval for Apple’s SoC SKUs for products. – Initiate and maintain SoC cost update to aide product SKU decision. – Define and manage SoC bins, considering product features, cost and operational complexities. – Regularly chair SoC SKU review forums with cross functional leaders to make time-critical decisions. – Own and maintain SoC and product roadmap for Executive leadership consumption. – Facilitate the way we make decision with relevant partners, being key individual contributors or executive leadership and drive all open items to closure.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in technical field +10 years relevant industry experience.
• Proven SoC product planning experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and/or knowledge in SoC test, assembly and supply chain (engineering development & production).
• Ability to distill and summarize high-level trade-off analyses across both technical, commercial, and customer impacts.
• Validated technical program management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to comprehend large amount of technical data and be able to decipher architectural and executional risks.
• Technical breadth and business acumen to tackle various challenges at the intersection of SoC, and products.
• Can work collaboratively and multi-functionally across different functional leadership.
• Able to influence others without authority; while growing trust across the company.

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.