Job Description
Manager of Engineering Project Managers, Core Platform Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services Summary Posted:
Jun 01, 2026 Weekly Hours:
40 Role Number:
200665877-0836 At Apple, we work every day to build products that enrich people's lives. The Core OS EPM team is seeking a Core Platform EPM manager to lead a team of project managers responsible for driving pre-silicon bring-up, hardware program readiness, and silicon software enablement across all of Apple's product lines - iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, HomePod, and Apple Vision Pro. This team drives critical pre-silicon software bring-up activities, including firmware initialization, hardware validation, and component and platform integration. Additionally, this team supports critical bring-up areas across SoC Power and System management. You'll have an opportunity to partner and build strong relationships in collaboration with SWE, HWE, HWTech, Silicon Engineering Group, Platform Architecture, and other teams at Apple.
If you are excited by the opportunity to lead a team responsible for delivering world class silicon platform software that delights millions of customers, please apply! Description As the manager of this team, you will hire, develop, coach, and inspire Core Platform EPMs, supporting the Core Platform engineering organization. Your team serves as the primary SWE EPM function during the pre-silicon phase - coordinating across hardware and software organizations to drive pre-silicon and bringup readiness for every new Apple SoC. You will also collaborate with program management leaders across SWE, HWE, HWTech, Silicon Engineering Group, and Platform Architecture to improve how Apple delivers silicon programs at scale. Minimum Qualifications 5+ years of project management experience 2+ years of managing project managers, as well as experience in managing people managers Demonstrated ability to drive large cross-functional programs spanning software, hardware, and silicon organizations Strong mentorship and leadership skills; proven ability to guide, develop, and inspire others Solid analytical, problem-solving, consultation and organizational skills. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, as well as an ability to influence and impact key decision Experience with leading and enhancing existing processes and engineering new processes at scale. Preferred Qualifications BS or MS in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience Experience driving embedded silicon bring-up projects 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 $176,600 and $313,500, 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. Note:
Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. 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. At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You'll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong. Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.