Engineering Program Manager, GPU

Engineering Program Manager, GPU

At Apple, we believe excellent ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products with unique customer experiences at the highest quality. We believe when you bring passion and dedication to your job, there's no telling what you could accomplish! The people here at Apple don't just build products — they craft the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. The Graphics, Gaming & Machine Learning team is looking for an Engineering Program Manager to help shape our next generation products. You'll be responsible to lead planning, execution and communication between several engineering groups at Apple, and helping define/run processes that ensure GPU & Display deliverables for these products are met. This role requires an energetic and motivated individual with strong communication, organization, and technical skills who work well in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

Description

Apple's GGML (Graphics, Gaming and Machine Learning) group provides the graphics software foundation across all of Apple's innovative products, from iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, to Apple TV, iTunes, Vision and Mac. Join our cross-functional team, where the innovative intersection of GPU & AI/ML technology drives breakthrough products and features. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Engineering Program Manager (EPM) to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of Metal API, GPU, display, and compute features, including virtualization & compiler/driver integration and be able to participate in:

• Lead multi-functional teams to develop and deploy GPU-accelerated solutions across Apple's product ecosystem.
• Drive the delivery of 3D Graphics & Compute API
• Guide the graphics feature development lifecycle from concept through launch, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Collaborate closely with GPU software, tools, and display engineering teams on feature development, performance targets, and integration schedules.
• Track and report program status, including risks, timelines, resource needs, and cross-functional dependencies.
• Drive resolution of technical risks and challenges, working in close partnership with engineering leads.
• Champion innovation and execution excellence, setting strategic direction for GPU-accelerated initiatives at Apple.
• Apply strong project management discipline, structuring and coordinating complex programs with multiple workstreams and cross-functional dependencies.

Minimum Qualifications

5–10+ years of program management experience in software, hardware, or systems engineering environments. Familiarity with graphics driver stacks, shader compilers, and GPU architecture. Strong technical acumen and the ability to align teams around architecture, milestones, and execution plans. Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

BS/MS (EE/CS/CE), or a related technical field. Strong technical background, capable of working closely with engineering teams to manage software/hardware integration, performance, and scalability. Exposure to 3D graphics APIs (Metal, Vulkan, OpenGL, or DirectX), is considered a strong asset for driving alignment across technical teams. Familiarity with GPU architectures and their application in AI/ML workloads, particularly model training and inference and applying them in partnership with engineering teams. Exceptional leadership skills, with a track record of managing complex cross-team projects and delivering successful results. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and evolving requirements. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Passion for building world-class user experiences through advanced graphics and compute technologies.

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 $141,800 and $258,600, 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. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.