3,016 jobs for "Systems Engineering Lead"

Firmware/Software System Engineering Program Manager

At Apple - Cupertino

Posted on Oct 6

View job Apply on company site

Lead Data Scientist - Nike Sports Research Lab - Nike Innovation

At Nike - Beaverton

Posted on Oct 3

View job Apply on company site

Lead Substation Physical Engineer

At Leidos - Remote / Flexible

Posted on Oct 2

View job Apply on company site

Lead Software Engineer

At Leidos - Albuquerque

Posted on Oct 2

View job Apply on company site

Lead Substation Physical Engineer

At Leidos - Detroit

Posted on Oct 2

View job Apply on company site

Lead Substation Physical Engineer

At Leidos - Chicago

Posted on Oct 2

View job Apply on company site

Lead Substation Physical Engineer

At Leidos - Oklahoma City

Posted on Oct 2

View job Apply on company site

Lead Substation Physical Engineer

At Leidos - Houston

Posted on Oct 2

View job Apply on company site

Lead Substation Physical Engineer

At Leidos - Framingham

Posted on Oct 2

View job Apply on company site

Lead Technical Designer - Bags, Global Accessories

At Nike - Beaverton

Posted on Oct 2

View job Apply on company site

Staff Full-stack Engineer - - B2B Platforms & Payment Systems (Remote-Eligible)

At Capital One - Remote / Flexible

Posted on Oct 2

View job Apply on company site

Software Engineer (Reliability Engineering), IS&T Ai & Data Platforms

At Apple

Posted on Oct 1

View job Apply on company site

Java Technical Lead, 6 month

At Leidos - Scoresby

Posted on Sep 30

View job Apply on company site

Full-stack Engineer 4 (Backend & API Development) (Cloud Operations Resilience Engineering)

At Capital One - Riverwoods · Plano

Posted on Sep 30

View job Apply on company site

Full-stack Engineer 4 (Distributed data & AWS) (Cloud Operations Resilience Engineering)

At Capital One - Plano · McLean

Posted on Sep 30

View job Apply on company site

Cross-functional Engineering Associate - OCU - Technical - 1st Shift

At Cummins - Columbus

Posted on Sep 29

View job Apply on company site

Software Engineer (Reliability Engineering), IS&T Ai & Data Platforms

At Apple

Posted on Sep 27

View job Apply on company site

Full-Stack Engineer 4 (Python, GO, API, AWS) (Cloud Operations Resilience Engineering)

At Capital One - McLean · Plano

Posted on Sep 26

View job Apply on company site

Sr. Manager Software Engineering (Individual Contributor)

At Capital One

Posted on Sep 26

View job Apply on company site

Lead Software Engineer - Full Stack Engineer

At Capital One

Posted on Sep 26

View job Apply on company site

Apple

Firmware/Software System Engineering Program Manager

Cupertino, CA$144,600 – $263,800Posted Oct 6, 2026

Apply on company site View full job

Why you should apply for a job to Apple:

Ranked as one of the Best Technology Companies in 2020
3.7/5 in overall job satisfaction
3.1/5 in supportive management
66% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
65% would recommend this company to other women
66% say the CEO supports gender diversity

Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members. See all reviews ›

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas become extraordinary products with remarkable speed - and the people who make that happen are the ones who love the craft of building something the world has never seen. The Human Interface Devices (HID) organization sits at the heart of every Apple product experience: we are the team responsible for the hardware, firmware, and software that powers the way people touch, feel, and interact with Apple's most iconic products - from the precision of a MacBook trackpad and keyboard, to the intelligence inside AirPods and Apple TV Remote, to the seamless experiences embedded in iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

We are looking for an experienced, technically sharp Engineering Program Manager (EPM) who thrives at the intersection of embedded firmware, software systems, and cross-functional product delivery. This is not a coordinator role - it's a leadership role. You will own the end-to-end program plan for next-generation technologies, partnering deeply with firmware engineers, hardware designers, systems architects, and manufacturing teams to bring groundbreaking products to life. In this highly visible role, you will lead programs across the full product development lifecycle - from pre-kickoff planning and architecture alignment through development, convergence, factory bring-up, and post-release field analysis. You'll operate across Apple - it will be you, the EPM, who creates the connective tissue between teams, drives clarity from ambiguity, and keeps the program moving with confidence.

If you've shipped consumer electronics products, know what it feels like to drive a firmware team through convergence under tight deadlines, and can translate complex technical tradeoffs into crisp executive communication - we want to talk to you.

Description

Own the program plan end-to-end - including schedule creation, critical path management, milestone tracking, and risk-mitigation planning across firmware, hardware, and system integration workstreams from concept through release.

Lead structured program reviews across the product development lifecycle - ensuring cross-functional alignment at every phase gate, from architecture and schedule reviews through validation strategy and release readiness.

Drive convergence with data - manage bug tracking, run regular bug review meetings with firmware and software DRIs, maintain burn-down plans, apply historical data for data-driven projections, and own the convergence story from feature complete to release.

Be the communication backbone - keep HID core teams, cross-functional partners, and leadership aligned with accurate, timely, and audience-tailored updates; distill complex technical developments into clear summaries for engineers and executives alike.

Identify, surface, and mitigate risk - partner with firmware and hardware technologists to proactively surface technical risk areas, propose mitigation strategies, and escalate to leadership when needed - without waiting to be asked.

Support factory and field readiness - collaborate with factory teams during hardware build stages, and drive early field failure analysis post-release to ensure no systemic issues reach customers undetected.

Build organizational clarity - set up communication infrastructure, establish defect tracking structures and screening workflows, and ensure HID is represented and aligned across cross-functional program gates.

Preferred Qualifications

MS is a plus. Equivalent hands-on industry experience in firmware or embedded systems program management will be considered in lieu of formal degree requirements.

3+ years of engineering program management experience in consumer electronics or embedded systems, with direct ownership of firmware, software, or HW/SW system integration programs from concept through mass production.

Solid technical foundation in embedded firmware and software systems - sufficient to engage meaningfully with engineers on architecture tradeoffs, integration dependencies, and debug escalations. Prior hands-on engineering experience in firmware, software, or systems is a strong plus.

Demonstrated experience managing HW/FW/SW co-development programs with multiple interdependent teams, including silicon bring-up, firmware feature development, factory qualification, and OS integration.

Proven ability to build and maintain program schedules that reflect real engineering complexity - identifying critical paths, tracking milestones, modeling risk, and recovering programs when things slip.

Strong convergence management skills: experience running bug triage, tracking bug burn-down, and producing data-driven projections toward release readiness.

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills - able to adapt style and content for engineers, cross-functional partners, and senior executives; equally comfortable writing a crisp 1-pager and presenting live to leadership.

Proven ability to operate in ambiguity - clarify scope where it doesn't exist, build structure where there is none, raise risk where others stay silent, and make decisions with incomplete information.

Familiarity with Agile and iterative development models as applied to firmware and embedded software programs.

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-directed - you track the things others miss, follow up without being asked, and keep a dozen open threads without dropping one.

Demonstrates AI fluency applied to EPM work - actively uses AI tools (LLM assistants, agentic workflows, or similar) to accelerate program deliverables such as executive summaries, risk dashboards, and status communications; goes beyond basic usage to integrate AI into daily workflows, while applying sound judgment to review and validate outputs before they reach stakeholders.

Self-directed learner in the AI space - stays current on the evolving AI tooling landscape through hands-on experimentation and self-directed discovery; has a point of view on where AI accelerates EPM work and where human judgment remains irreplaceable, and can articulate new responsibilities AI creates around output quality, data integrity, and compliance awareness.

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

3+ years of relevant engineering program management 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 $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. 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.

About Apple

Working at Apple means doing more than you ever thought possible and having more impact than you ever imagined.

Size: 10,000+ employees
Industry: Technology: Manufacturing

View company profile