Advanced Sensing And Controls Engineering Program Manager, Apple Home

Advanced Sensing And Controls Engineering Program Manager, Apple Home

Lead cross-functional programs in advanced sensing and controls within Apple's Home team, driving sensor fusion, data analysis, and control system development from concept to scalable deployment. Partner with hardware, software, and infrastructure teams to deliver high-performance, optimized product solutions that enhance the Apple home experience. This role is providing a unique opportunity to combine deep technical expertise with program management skills and executives exposure.

As an Advanced Sensing and Controls Engineering Program Manager (EPM) within Apple's Home team, you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of cutting-edge sensing and controls initiatives. This includes driving programs from concept and modeling, through proof-of-concept demonstrations, system architecture definition, verification and validation, and optimization for scalability. Your scope will span both controls development and advanced sensing, partnering with engineering teams to develop controls algorithms, sensor fusion algorithms, analyze and interpret multi-modality datasets, and optimize sensor constellations & control loops for performance, robustness, and efficiency. You will work closely with cross-functional teams across hardware, software, and infrastructure, as well as with other Apple organizations and external suppliers, to ensure technical excellence and timely delivery. You will be responsible for managing and prioritizing risks, championing Agile software development practices, and ensuring clear, consistent communication with all stakeholders across the organization.

Responsibilities include:

• Proven track record managing complex engineering programs from concept through delivery
• Enjoys navigating ambiguous situations, leveraging informed assumptions and structured validation paths to bring clarity and drive decisive progress
• Strong understanding of control systems design, implementation, and optimization
• Experience with sensor fusion, signal processing, or multi-modal data analysis
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving abilities, creative thinking, and sound judgment
• Deep understanding of product development lifecycles and processes
• Identify risks, understand technical issues & complex design trade-offs. Drive to closure by bringing together key stakeholders; facilitating decision-making to meet overall project objectives

Minimum qualifications include:

• BS engineering degree required in mechatronics, systems engineering, software engineering, sensing, controls or related engineering fields
• Several years of project management experience
• Proven track record managing complex engineering programs from concept through delivery
• Enjoys navigating ambiguous situations, leveraging informed assumptions and structured validation paths to bring clarity and drive decisive progress
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving abilities, creative thinking, and sound judgment
• Deep understanding of product development lifecycles and processes
• Identify risks, understand technical issues & complex design trade-offs. Drive to closure by bringing together key stakeholders; facilitating decision-making to meet overall project objectives
• Experience and familiarity with consumer electronic industry

Pay and benefits at Apple include a base pay range between $172,100 and $305,600, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, reimbursement for certain educational expenses, and eligibility for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.