
Wireless/RF Engineering Program Manager
Required skills
- BSEE
- RF/Wireless
- hardware technology
- wireless technologies
- product development
- prototype
- mass production
- iPhone
- international travel
Nice to have
- MSEE
- hardware manufacturing
- technical project management
- technical product management
- RF Design
- RF architecture
Role summary
Apple is seeking a Wireless/RF Engineering Program Manager (EPM) to drive the new product introduction process for iPhone, from prototype to mass production. This role involves collaborating with internal engineering, operations, and product design teams, as well as external suppliers. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, fast learner with excellent communication skills, capable of guiding teams through complex technical challenges in a dynamic environment. A BSEE and 5+ years of relevant RF/Wireless experience are required, with preferred qualifications including an MSEE/MBA and experience in hardware manufacturing or specific RF/wireless technical areas.
Description
Wireless/RF EPMs are self-motivated, fast learners, and excellent communicators who are eager to collaborate with multiple internal and external teams during new product development. Wireless EPMs drive program objectives and schedules by working closely with highly skilled Apple engineers, architects, operations teams, product design teams, as well as external suppliers. Wireless EPMs play a critical role in prototype-build planning and execution, guiding teams to solve the most challenging technical problems during new product development, all while remaining flexible and calm in the face of uncertainty.
Minimum Qualifications
BSEE 5+ years of relevant RF/Wireless experience in communications and/or hardware technology industries Demonstrated track record of development and integration of wireless technologies into products Excellent organizational, interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills Eager to learn and be part of a team Willingness and ability to travel internationally
Preferred Qualifications
MSEE/MBA preferred, but not required Working knowledge of hardware manufacturing processes Technical project/product management experience Experience in one or more of: RF Design/architecture, RF Test, RF application engineering, wireless system design, or related field
Sample Apple interview questions
- 1
Architect a big data ingestion system focusing entirely on reliability and backpressure management during unpredictable traffic events.
system designmedium - 2
Break down the system design for a global digital learning environment including video hosting and user progress tracking.
system designmedium - 3
How do you architect a risk system that dynamically shifts its strictness based on the merchants tolerance for fraud?
system designmedium - 4
Break down the data pipeline required to serve live ad performance statistics to a client dashboard.
system designmedium - 5
Let us build the backend for a smart parking garage. How do you manage inventory and process payments in real time?
system designmedium
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