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# System Integration Lead

- **Company:** Apple Inc.
- **Location:** Cupertino, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Apple Watch, Data Analysis, Apple IOS, Apple Products, Apple Mac Systems, Computer Engineering, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Linux Commands, Lua (Scripting Language), Software Engineering, Systems Integration
- **Published:** September 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/5fc708a2-8b08-406e-8917-ff6fded3fb10

## About the Role

System Firmware and Diagnostic Group has an immediate opening for System Integration Lead (Technical Program Manager). In this role, you will lead, coordinate and multi-functionally represent, the definition and execution of manufacturing tests, that enable extended stress testing and calibration of Apple's current and future product lines, including iPhone, iPad, iMac, MacBook, Apple Watch and set the benchmark for the quality associated with Apple products. You must thrive in a fast-paced environment, have strong understanding of software fundamentals, background working with systems, excellent interpersonal skills, and a desire to work with cross- functional teams to develop ground-breaking products. Your contributions will make a pronounced difference to future Apple products., BS Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and/or relevant work experience

5+ years experience in engineering

3+ years experience in program management

Experience with SoC development and testing experience or knowledge

Experience with embedded systems development

Preferred Qualifications

MS Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and/or relevant work experience

Good understanding of software development

Strong EE fundamentals is desired

Understands and deals well with rapid development cycles

Effective interpersonal skills

Manufacturing experience and prior exposure to working with Contract Manufacturers

Ability to drive issues, track tasks, and evaluate priorities every day

Good multitasking capabilities with ability to handle frequent context switches

Linux command line / scripting experience is a plus

MacOS and/or iOS experience is a plus

Python/Lua experience is a plus

Data Analysis and visualizations experience

## Description

As a System Integration Lead you will work with Hardware, Software, Operations and various other multi-functional teams to define, schedule, track, and communicate the status of software features and work with other groups and executive management. The team has responsibilities spanning all aspects of product bring-up and test.


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