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SoC Debug and Automation Engineering Program Manager

@ Apple
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Austin or Beaverton or San Francisco
HybridFull Time
Responsibilities:Coordinate programs, Automate workflows, Track milestones
Requirements Summary:Lead cross-functional silicon program management for SoC debug, bring-up, and production with automation and AI tooling; strong communication.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Python, Java, AI tooling
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Apple seeks a SoC Debug and Automation Engineering Program Manager (EPM) within the Silicon Engineering Group (SEG) to drive silicon program schedules, silicon readiness milestones, and cross-functional issue resolution that enable timely delivery of next generation Apple SoCs. You will lead programs spanning debug, bring-up, validation, and production release while championing automation and process efficiency to scale the EPM function and shape future silicon designs through lessons learned.

Description

SoC and Silicon Readiness Program Management:

- Support driving cross-functional program execution across Design, Verification, Validation, and Software teams — tracking issues, flagging dependencies, and helping keep deliverables on schedule through regular syncs with teams.

- Prepare and maintain issue reports, bug tracking summaries, status updates, and readiness dashboards that provide timely visibility into program health for engineering teams and stakeholders.

- Assist in tracking Silicon Readiness milestones from tape-out through bring-up and production release, helping surface risks, maintain phase checklists, and contribute to mitigation plans across Design, Validation, and Product Engineering teams.

- Identify and automate program management workflows — including issue tracking, status reporting, and milestone monitoring — using Python or Java, with integration into existing internal toolchains.

- Apply LLM tools and agentic frameworks (e.g., Claude Code) to streamline PM workflows; stay current on Apple's internal AI capabilities and support teammates in adopting relevant tools and best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

  • SoC/VLSI chip design or post-silicon validation, with familiarity in SoC architecture and associated IPs.
  • Experience leading debug efforts and driving cross-functional technical coordination.
  • Some exposure to scripting in languages like Python for automation and tooling.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with ARM architecture
  • Strong communicator with the ability to synthesize complex technical discussions into clear, actionable updates for cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to build automation tools or scripts that measurably improve EPM efficiency, reporting, and data visibility.
  • Leadership and influencing skills — able to see the big picture, manage complex multi-faceted schedules, and drive results across cross-functional organizations without direct authority.
  • Working knowledge of software development processes and pre-silicon modeling platforms (Simulation, FPGA, Emulation).
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences; proven multi-tasking ability and real-time crisis management under pressure.