Touch and Force Sensing Engineering Program Manager

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! Collaborative, solutions-oriented 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

In this pivotal role, you will orchestrate the creation of next-generation touch and force sensing technologies, shaping the technical landscape across Apple's product portfolio to deliver an industry-leading user experience. You will lead the development and integration of advanced sensing systems, collaborating closely with world-class suppliers and multi-functional teams across Apple.

As an Engineering Program Manager, you will drive the full lifecycle of sensing systems and features-from concept to specification, characterization to integration, and validation at both module and system levels. In this capacity, you will serve as the primary bridge for cross-functional communication and along with the engineering manager be the face of the program. Our team cultivates a creative, collaborative atmosphere and values technical curiosity, thoroughness, and engineering excellence. Our goal is to push technical boundaries to ship products with best-in-class, differentiated experiences. Join us in crafting the next generation of sensing solutions!

Minimum Qualifications

BS in STEM field (e.g. EE, ME, Physics, etc.) and +3 years relevant experience

Product development, engineering, or program management experience shipping semiconductors, sensing technologies, or hardware systems in any field

Curiosity about and familiarity with AI tools-with interest to apply them to improve engineering and program workflows

Ability and willingness to travel internationally (typically once per year; accommodations available as needed)

Preferred Qualifications

Curiosity and action oriented mindset

Masters in EE or Physics

Experience in consumer electronics

Knowledge of self and mutual capacitive touch sensing

Knowledge of strain and capacitive based force sensing

Experience using AI agents to automate complex design and validation processes

Ability to navigate ambiguity