Advanced Sensing and Controls Engineering Program Manager, Apple Home
About the position
Responsibilities
• Lead end-to-end program execution, defining scope, schedules, milestones, and budgets
• Drive sensing-related workstreams, including: Development and integration of sensor fusion algorithms, Sensor data analysis and interpretation to guide system performance improvements, Optimization of sensor constellation configurations for coverage, redundancy, and accuracy
• Drive controls-related workstreams from requirements definition through validation and scaling
• Identify, prioritize, and mitigate project risks and dependencies
• Translate high-level system requirements into detailed software, sensing, and control specifications
• Lead technical design reviews, ensuring solutions meet performance, reliability, and safety targets
• Communicate program status, critical issues, and risk mitigation strategies to leadership and stakeholders
• Establish and refine development processes, test strategies, and validation plans for sensing and controls domains
• Integrate supplier and vendor deliverables into the overall program plan
Requirements
• BS engineering degree required in mechatronics, systems engineering, software engineering, sensing, controls or related engineering fields
• Several years of project management experience
• Proven track record managing complex engineering programs from concept through delivery
• Enjoys navigating ambiguous situations, leveraging informed assumptions and structured validation paths to bring clarity and drive decisive progress
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving abilities, creative thinking, and sound judgment
• Deep understanding of product development lifecycles and processes
• Identify risks, Understand technical issues & complex design trade-offs
• Drive to closure by bringing together key stakeholders; facilitating decision-making to meet overall project objectives
• Experience and familiarity with consumer electronic industry
Nice-to-haves
• Strong understanding of control systems design, implementation, and optimization
• Experience with sensor fusion, signal processing, or multi-modal data analysis
• Highly disciplined in workflow, process, and staying organized on priority tasks
• Superior attention to detail with a strong commitment to rigor and excellence
• Self motivated and proactive with 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
• Ability to travel internationally to support builds
Benefits
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• A range of discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• Relocation assistance
• Participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs
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