Custom Silicon Management Engineering Program Manager Cupertino,California,United States Hardware Imagine what you could do here at Apple! New insights have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Dynamic, resourceful people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. 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. Silicon & semiconductor components enable all the camera systems. To meet the expected performance and enable flawless integration into the Apple architecture, the majority of these components are custom designed and fabricated to our needs. The long lead times means that doing it right the first time is key to success. Our Apple Custom Silicon Management Team is looking for an Engineering Project Manager (EPM) to support the design, development and integration of image sensors and VCSELs into camera modules for our vast array of products. In this highly multi-functional role, leveraging your design background, you will oversee the efforts to drive programs from kick-off to production oftentimes aligning with Silicon engineering, Camera Module, SoC, FW, SW, Procurement and Operations teams. Additionally, you will forge strategic relationships with internal & external teams to lead issue resolution, communicate status/issues/next steps and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role will also entail driving Apple semiconductor suppliers to design, manufacture and integrate the world's best imaging sensors and depth technology for Apple's entire product line. Do you want to join us in these pursuits? Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple products! **Description** You will define and drive the development schedule for camera silicon components and serve as the primary point of contact for Apple with our vendors. You will be the advocate for the component definition and performance throughout the organization. In addition, you will actively seek out and ensure proper multi-functional input and review of specifications and drive efficient and thorough evaluation of components, both internally and at our development partners. You are responsible for delivering components on schedule, facilitating risk management, and communicating status & issues to the development team and Apple executives. If you are a structured and focused organizer with the ability to drive a versatile, passionate, experienced multi-functional team and external suppliers, this role is for you. **Minimum Qualifications** + BS + 3 years of relevant experience + Direct experience with analog, digital, and/or mixed signal design flow + Ability to travel internationally **Key Qualifications** **Preferred Qualifications** + 5+ years working with CMOS Image sensors or related field + Understanding CMOS pixel design and performance metrics + Prior silicon program management experience + Familiarity with driving feature set for new silicon, and the silicon design process + Experience with international silicon foundry partners + Understanding of high volume production and test processes + Extraordinary listening, presentation and interpersonal skills **Education & Experience** **Additional Requirements** **Pay & Benefits** + At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $136,300 and $248,700, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. 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