Mid Level Engineering Program Manager Jobs
Mid level engineering program manager jobs go to professionals ready to own programs end to end, drive cross-functional decisions with limited oversight, and mentor junior team members across complex technical initiatives. Roles cover Electronics & Hardware, Energy, and Technology & Software, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Apple, Amazon, and Rosendin Electric hiring at this level now.
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SUMMARY
Why Apple? We live in a mobile and device driven world where knowledge of the physical world around us is needed. We rely on this knowledge to get around, to learn about our environment and to enable spectacular new features for custom applications. Apple is meeting those needs as robustly and as creatively as possible and is interested in people who want to help meet that commitment. The success we strive to achieve will be the result of very skilled people working in an environment which cultivates creativity, partnership, and thinking of old problems in new ways. Do you have a passion for creating ground-breaking, impactful features that surprise and delight millions of users? Do you enjoy solving challenging problems in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you’ll work with many different teams across Apple? If so, we are looking for a Software Engineering Project Manager to join our team and help us innovate and take the most advanced operating systems to the next level!
DESCRIPTION
In this role you will partner with software engineers and managers across our Software Engineering team to define, schedule, and track the team's work and also do the same for many multi-functional initiatives. You will be the central hub bringing together different teams from Software, Hardware and Design, among other teams, all in the name of delivering on groundbreaking technology across all our operating systems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years experience as a technical software Project or Program Manager
- Experience delivering customer-facing software features or projects from concept through delivery
- Prior iOS, iPadOS, or macOS experience
- Strong understanding of and experience in managing complex, cross-functional software projects with user facing UI
- Strong technical understanding of operating systems and how the various layers in the software stack fit together
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Project management experience in software development lifecycle
- Excellent spoken and written communication with the ability to tailor communication style to multiple audiences
- Proven track record in defining processes and executing on them
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities
- Has a deeply curious mindset about new ideas
- Excellent attention to detail and highly organized
- Ability to build relationships and influence others
COMPENSATION
- Base pay range for this role is between $144,600 and $263,800, 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.
SUMMARY
Why Apple? We live in a mobile and device driven world where knowledge of the physical world around us is needed. We rely on this knowledge to get around, to learn about our environment and to enable spectacular new features for custom applications. Apple is meeting those needs as robustly and as creatively as possible and is interested in people who want to help meet that commitment. The success we strive to achieve will be the result of very skilled people working in an environment which cultivates creativity, partnership, and thinking of old problems in new ways. Do you have a passion for creating ground-breaking, impactful features that surprise and delight millions of users? Do you enjoy solving challenging problems in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you’ll work with many different teams across Apple? If so, we are looking for a Software Engineering Project Manager to join our team and help us innovate and take the most advanced operating systems to the next level!
DESCRIPTION
In this role you will partner with software engineers and managers across our Software Engineering team to define, schedule, and track the team's work and also do the same for many multi-functional initiatives. You will be the central hub bringing together different teams from Software, Hardware and Design, among other teams, all in the name of delivering on groundbreaking technology across all our operating systems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years experience as a technical software Project or Program Manager
- Experience delivering customer-facing software features or projects from concept through delivery
- Prior iOS, iPadOS, or macOS experience
- Strong understanding of and experience in managing complex, cross-functional software projects with user facing UI
- Strong technical understanding of operating systems and how the various layers in the software stack fit together
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Project management experience in software development lifecycle
- Excellent spoken and written communication with the ability to tailor communication style to multiple audiences
- Proven track record in defining processes and executing on them
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities
- Has a deeply curious mindset about new ideas
- Excellent attention to detail and highly organized
- Ability to build relationships and influence others
COMPENSATION
- Base pay range for this role is between $144,600 and $263,800, 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.
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Mid Level Engineering Program Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level engineering program manager job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just participation. Highlight programs you managed from scoping through delivery, decisions you made without close supervision, and any cross-functional coordination you led. Tailor your resume to show measurable outcomes, such as on-time delivery rates or scope changes you resolved. Employers at this level want evidence you can run a program, not just support one.
Which companies hire mid level engineering program managers?
Companies hiring mid level engineering program managers right now include Apple, Amazon, and Rosendin Electric, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large technology companies, defense and aerospace contractors, and growth-stage product companies building out their program management functions.
Are there remote mid level engineering program manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and employer. About 33% of mid level engineering program manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making this a role with solid flexible-work options compared to many engineering disciplines. Hardware-focused and government-adjacent roles tend to require more on-site presence than software or platform-oriented programs.
How do I move up to a mid level engineering program manager role?
The transition from entry level centers on building a record of owned deliverables rather than assisted ones. Focus on taking full accountability for a program or workstream, developing comfort with ambiguity and stakeholder conflict, and demonstrating that your decisions hold up under scrutiny. Deepening a technical domain, earning a PMP or equivalent credential, and showing measurable impact on program outcomes all signal readiness for mid level responsibilities.
Which industries hire the most mid level engineering program managers?
Mid Level engineering program manager roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Energy, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their programs involve significant cross-functional coordination, regulatory requirements, or hardware-software integration that demands experienced program managers who can operate with real autonomy.