Touch and Force Sensing Engineering Program Manager
Apple · Cupertino, California, United States
Computers and Electronics Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
About the role
Orchestrate the development and integration of next-generation touch and force sensing technologies across Apple's product portfolio. Serve as the primary bridge for cross-functional teams and suppliers to drive the full lifecycle of sensing systems from concept to validation.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and at least 3 years of relevant experience in product development or hardware systems. Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree in EE or Physics and knowledge of capacitive and strain-based sensing technologies.
Full description
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
