Hardware Engineering Program Manager- Home
Apple
Other Engineering, Operations
Cupertino, CA, USA
USD 141,800-258,600 / year + Equity
Posted on May 9, 2026
The Home Hardware EPM team drives the development of hardware sub-systems for new Home products, typically from architecture definition to mass production. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine technical depth with program management skills and executive exposure.
Home HW EPM is responsible for leading a broad cross-functional team in developing Home hardware products, leveraging a solid engineering background to recognize, assess, and communicate cross-functional issues and risks. Maintain good communication and provide multiple levels of status to individual contributors and executive management.
- Drive planning and execution of product prototype builds, including materials planning and factory readiness
- Own system-level flexes and boards: manage the internal design review process and release to vendors, review design changes with cross-functional teams, manage vendors and materials, and drive overall schedule for on-time delivery to final assembly
- Establish daily build schedules and distribution plans to support the overall project plan for in-region and local builds
- Partner closely with cross-functional teams to understand key design changes requiring validation and accurately integrate engineering validation needs into the system build matrix
- Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and drive resolution of technical build blockers with cross-functional stakeholders
- Provide timely, clear executive-level reporting on build progress and critical path status
- Partner with Contract Manufacturer (CM) partners for the program, managing factory build events and vendor relationships
- BS degree in Engineering required; Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred
- 3+ years of experience in hardware engineering or operations program management
- Proven ability to effectively manage factory build events and vendor relationships
- Strong technical background in EE or ME
- Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and leadership skills
- Ability to manage complex build matrices and detailed build planning schedules
- Superior attention to detail with a strong commitment to rigor and excellence
- Self-motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities
- Understands and deals well with rapid development cycles and constant change; remains flexible and calm in the face of uncertainty
- Experience interfacing with cross-functional teams including Systems Engineering, Mechanical design, Software/Firmware, Reliability, and Operations.
- Ability to travel internationally to support build events