
Sensing, Power, and Haptics Engineering Program Manager
Required skills
- Sensing
- Power
- Haptics
- Engineering Program Manager
- Hardware Development
- Product Development
- Program Management
- Semiconductor
- Sensing Technologies
- Hardware Systems
Nice to have
- Advanced Engineering Degree
- Consumer Electronics
- Multi-functional Teams
- Electrical Engineering
- Algorithms Engineering
- Process Engineering
Role summary
Apple is seeking a Sensing, Power, and Haptics Engineering Program Manager to orchestrate the development of next-generation sensing technologies across its product portfolio. This pivotal role involves leading the full lifecycle of sensing systems from concept to validation, collaborating with suppliers and multi-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a BS in a STEM field and over 10 years of relevant hardware development experience, with a focus on product development, engineering, or program management for semiconductor, sensing, or hardware systems. Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree, consumer electronics experience, team leadership, and familiarity with AI tools for workflow improvement.
Description
In this pivotal role, you will orchestrate the creation of next-generation sensing, including Health, Optical, Touch and Force, wireless power, and haptics 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 +10 years relevant experience Engineering experience in a hardware development environment - Product development, engineering, or program management experience shipping semiconductor, sensing technologies, or hardware systems in any field Curiosity about and familiarity with AI tools, with interest in applying them to improve engineering and program workflows Ability and willingness to travel internationally (typically once per year; accommodations available as needed)
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced engineering degree Experience in consumer electronics Proven ability to lead and inspire multi-functional teams (e.g., Electrical, Algorithms, Process and Test Engineering), fostering collaboration by understanding diverse capabilities and priorities to deliver pioneering sensing solutions Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to distill complex technical data for the right audience and drive clear decision-making Thrives in ambiguity and rapid development cycles — self-motivated and proactive, with the creative and critical-thinking skills to navigate undefined problems, remaining calm and flexible as challenges emerge
Sample Apple interview questions
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Design a typeahead box for a search engine
system designmedium - 2
Design a rate limiter
system designmedium - 3
Architect a key-value store for distributed systems.
system designmedium - 4
Design a system to schedule jobs in a distributed environment
system designmedium - 5
What is an API and how does it work?
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