Engineering Project Manager Jobs at Apple with Visa Sponsorship
Engineering Project Manager jobs at Apple sit at the intersection of hardware engineering and large-scale product delivery, coordinating cross-functional teams across silicon, systems, and manufacturing. Apple has an established track record of sponsoring work visas for this function, supporting candidates across multiple nonimmigrant and immigrant visa pathways.
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The Apple Acoustics Engineering Project Manager (EPM) team is looking for an EPM to drive Acoustics technology and Microphone module development and qualification planning toward product deployment. In this critical, highly collaborative, and visible role, the EPM will oversee internal efforts of the microphone and audio integration teams. The EPM will also lead cross-functional coordination with a wide array of external partners within technology and hardware engineering and beyond.
DESCRIPTION
EPMs are fearless organizers who are ready to work with the highly skilled engineering teams to identify and resolve potential pitfalls to the schedule and risks to the quality of the product. It is our responsibility to advocate for the best overall acoustic performance throughout the organization and drive a talented, passionate, experienced multi-functional team and external suppliers. We deliver best-in-class acoustic modules on schedule, facilitating risk management and communicating status and issues to the development team and Apple executives. We do this by remaining in touch with big picture issues.
Responsibilities
- Manage and communicate technology roadmap, project definition, development schedules, and project status in the development of new technologies or microphone modules.
- Support microphone module development and drive closure of architecture and technical opens in early stages of a project.
- Plan and manage microphone engineering builds by collaborating with cross-functional teams and directing vendors and sub-tier suppliers.
- Identify and highlight technical or schedule risk areas. Collaborate with the affected teams to develop mitigation strategies and drive or support the closures of the issues.
- Drive day-to-day activities to meet overall project objectives including calling and running reviews among engineering stakeholders and cross-functional partners.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- BS degree ME/EE/Physics required
- 5+ years of project management experiences
- Experience in shipping high-volume products or collaborating with industry manufacturing partners.
- Knowledge of technology and product development cycles
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent listening, communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with ability to collaborate and motivate team members.
- Strong cross-functional coordination and project management skills.
- Understand and effectively manage rapid development cycles while remaining adaptable and composed in uncertain situations. Prioritize filtering and distilling relevant information for the appropriate audience. Demonstrate the ability to drive, multitask, and prioritize tasks while fostering a collaborative environment.
- A strong technical background in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, advanced manufacturing, particularly in MEMS device and ASIC development and qualification, or semiconductor assembly is desirable.
- Experience in driving international module or component design and manufacturing partners to execute development programs on schedules is essential.
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 $175,500 and $311,700, 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
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
INTRODUCTION
The Apple Acoustics Engineering Project Manager (EPM) team is looking for an EPM to drive Acoustics technology and Microphone module development and qualification planning toward product deployment. In this critical, highly collaborative, and visible role, the EPM will oversee internal efforts of the microphone and audio integration teams. The EPM will also lead cross-functional coordination with a wide array of external partners within technology and hardware engineering and beyond.
DESCRIPTION
EPMs are fearless organizers who are ready to work with the highly skilled engineering teams to identify and resolve potential pitfalls to the schedule and risks to the quality of the product. It is our responsibility to advocate for the best overall acoustic performance throughout the organization and drive a talented, passionate, experienced multi-functional team and external suppliers. We deliver best-in-class acoustic modules on schedule, facilitating risk management and communicating status and issues to the development team and Apple executives. We do this by remaining in touch with big picture issues.
Responsibilities
- Manage and communicate technology roadmap, project definition, development schedules, and project status in the development of new technologies or microphone modules.
- Support microphone module development and drive closure of architecture and technical opens in early stages of a project.
- Plan and manage microphone engineering builds by collaborating with cross-functional teams and directing vendors and sub-tier suppliers.
- Identify and highlight technical or schedule risk areas. Collaborate with the affected teams to develop mitigation strategies and drive or support the closures of the issues.
- Drive day-to-day activities to meet overall project objectives including calling and running reviews among engineering stakeholders and cross-functional partners.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- BS degree ME/EE/Physics required
- 5+ years of project management experiences
- Experience in shipping high-volume products or collaborating with industry manufacturing partners.
- Knowledge of technology and product development cycles
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent listening, communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with ability to collaborate and motivate team members.
- Strong cross-functional coordination and project management skills.
- Understand and effectively manage rapid development cycles while remaining adaptable and composed in uncertain situations. Prioritize filtering and distilling relevant information for the appropriate audience. Demonstrate the ability to drive, multitask, and prioritize tasks while fostering a collaborative environment.
- A strong technical background in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, advanced manufacturing, particularly in MEMS device and ASIC development and qualification, or semiconductor assembly is desirable.
- Experience in driving international module or component design and manufacturing partners to execute development programs on schedules is essential.
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 $175,500 and $311,700, 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
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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Align your resume to Apple's hardware lifecycle
Apple's Engineering Project Managers own schedules across silicon bring-up, product integration, and mass production. Frame your resume around NPI or EVT-DVT-PVT milestones specifically, not generic software delivery or agile scrum experience.
Target roles inside Apple's operations org
Apple's Hardware Engineering and Operations divisions post Engineering Project Manager openings most consistently. Filtering your job search by these org areas narrows you to teams with active headcount and established visa filing infrastructure.
Search Apple's open roles through Migrate Mate
Browse verified Engineering Project Manager openings at Apple filtered by visa type on Migrate Mate, so you only apply to roles where sponsorship for your specific status, whether H-1B, E-3, or TN, is confirmed.
Clarify your visa status before the offer stage
Apple's recruiting process moves quickly from final interview to offer. Know in advance whether you need H-1B cap filing, a cap-exempt transfer, or OPT extension, so you can answer the status question accurately without stalling the timeline.
Prepare for PERM documentation if targeting a Green Card
Apple initiates PERM labor certification for EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship, which requires DOL to verify no qualified U.S. workers were displaced. Documenting your specialized hardware program management skills in writing before the process starts strengthens the job description audit trail.
Time your H-1B transfer to avoid gaps between projects
If you're transferring an existing H-1B to Apple, USCIS portability rules allow you to start work once the new I-129 petition is filed and receipted. Coordinate your end date at the current employer so there's no break in authorized employment status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Apple sponsor H-1B visas for Engineering Project Managers?
Yes, Apple sponsors H-1B visas for Engineering Project Manager roles. Apple is a cap-exempt employer by virtue of being an H-1B-dependent large employer with established USCIS filing history, but new H-1B hires without an existing visa still require cap selection in April unless transferring from another H-1B employer. Apple's legal team handles the I-129 petition filing directly.
How do I apply for Engineering Project Manager jobs at Apple?
Applications go through Apple's careers portal at jobs.apple.com. Engineering Project Manager postings appear under Hardware Engineering and Operations. Tailoring your application to Apple's NPI process, referencing EVT through MP program phases, will distinguish your profile. You can also browse and filter Apple's open Engineering Project Manager roles by visa type on Migrate Mate before applying.
Which visa types does Apple commonly use for Engineering Project Managers?
Apple files across several visa categories for this role. H-1B is the most common nonimmigrant path for foreign nationals from most countries. Australian citizens are frequently sponsored on E-3 visas, which have no lottery and renew in two-year increments. Canadian and Mexican nationals may use TN visa status. F-1 OPT and CPT are used for recent graduates in transitional periods. EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship is available after an initial nonimmigrant period.
What qualifications does Apple expect for Engineering Project Manager roles?
Apple's Engineering Project Manager postings consistently require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or a related technical field. A master's degree strengthens H-1B specialty occupation eligibility. Beyond credentials, Apple prioritizes demonstrated experience managing hardware programs across EVT, DVT, and PVT phases, cross-functional coordination between silicon and systems teams, and comfort with Apple's compressed product release schedules.
How long does Apple's visa sponsorship process take for this role?
Timeline depends on visa type. E-3 consular processing for Australians typically takes two to four weeks from LCA certification to visa issuance. H-1B transfers for candidates already holding the visa can start within days of USCIS receipt. New H-1B cap filings must be submitted in April for an October 1 start date, meaning a six-month gap between offer and start. PERM-based Green Card sponsorship through DOL runs twelve to twenty-four months before the I-140 stage.