Job Details

System Integration Lead

San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Aug 21, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200616702-3401

System Firmware and Diagnostic Group has an immediate opening for System Integration Lead (Technical Program Manager). In this role, you will lead, coordinate and multi-functionally represent, the definition and execution of manufacturing tests, that enable extended stress testing and calibration of Apple's current and future product lines, including iPhone, iPad, iMac, MacBook, Apple Watch and set the benchmark for the quality associated with Apple products. You must thrive in a fast-paced environment, have strong understanding of software fundamentals, background working with systems, excellent interpersonal skills, and a desire to work with cross- functional teams to develop ground-breaking products. Your contributions will make a pronounced difference to future Apple products.

Description

As a System Integration Lead you will work with Hardware, Software, Operations and various other multi-functional teams to define, schedule, track, and communicate the status of software features and work with other groups and executive management. The team has responsibilities spanning all aspects of product bring-up and test.

Responsibilities

• Prioritization the development of drivers, applications, protocols, frameworks, and command line utilities for validation of hardware internally and in manufacturing

• Supporting bring up of new SoCs, chipsets, sensors, and products

• Enabling test strategies for new components in upcoming products

• Supporting new product development builds locally and remotely

• First level of triage for test and software issues

• Hands on debugging or coordination of multi-functional debug, as appropriate

• Drive issues, track tasks, and evaluate priorities every day

• Driving and enabling process improvements

• Communicate status to the executive management on a regular basis

• Travel to prototype hardware manufacturing builds

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/MS Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and/or relevant work experience

• 5+ years experience in engineering

• 3+ years experience in program management

Preferred Qualifications

• Good understanding of software development

• Strong EE fundamentals is desired

• Understands and deals well with rapid development cycles

• Effective interpersonal skills

• Ability to drive issues, track tasks, and evaluate priorities every day

• SoC development and testing experience or knowledge is desired

• Manufacturing experience and prior exposure to working with Contract Manufacturers is highly desired

• Good multitasking capabilities with ability to handle frequent context switches

• Linux command line / scripting experience is a plus

• MacOS and/or iOS experience is a plus

• Python/Lua experience is a plus

• Data Analysis and visualizations experience

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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

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.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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