Job Details

Photonics Engineering Program Manager

Cupertino, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Sep 16, 2025

Role Number: 200621015-0836

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, resourceful 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. Do you want to join us in these pursuits? Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple products!

Description

Hardware Technologies organization is looking for an Engineering Program Manager (EPM) to drive novel technology development into future Photonics IC platforms. In this critical role, the candidate will lead programs involving architecture definition, design, prototyping, integration, and validation of ground breaking technologies for Photonics IC and Laser integration. You will partner with engineers and managers from multi-functional teams to define, schedule, track, and help lead the work for these groundbreaking technologies. The Hardware Technologies team features a collaborative environment with creative, smart people and where engineering perfection is expected and encouraged. Come, join us in crafting solutions the world doesn’t know of yet!

Responsibilities

• Partner with multi-functional teams including Software/Firmware and Hardware Engineering to deliver pioneering technologies.

• Define the program plan/schedule and manage program execution.

• Deliver communication/presentations and drive the decision-making process.

• Ensure tight inter-team coordination and communication.

• Optimally and consistently communicate overall program status.

• Identify and resolve conflicts, inter-dependencies and program issues quickly and efficiently.

• Improve the system: Look for patterns, offer best practices and implement change.

• Limited domestic or international travel may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering + 3 years of relevant experience.

• 2+ years Photonics Engineering experience.

• 1+ year Program Management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills with attention to detail..

• Ability to filter and distill relevant information for the right audience and is data driven

• Self-motivated and hard-working with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities.

• Proven ability to fit in well with a team, understand others’ capabilities and priorities while fostering a collaborative environment, and inspire team members.

• Understands and deals well with rapid development cycles; remains flexible and calm in the face of uncertainty.

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 $141,800 and $258,600, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

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