Advanced Sensing and Controls Engineering Program Manager, Apple Home

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.

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

Strong understanding of control systems design, implementation, and optimization

Experience with sensor fusion, signal processing, or multi-modal data analysis

Highly disciplined in workflow, process, and staying organized on priority tasks

Superior attention to detail with a strong commitment to rigor and excellence

Self motivated and proactive with creative and critical thinking capabilities

Understands and deals well with rapid development cycles and constant change; remains flexible and calm in the face of uncertainty

Ability to travel internationally to support builds