Summary
Are you looking for a great opportunity to solve complex engineering challenges with real-world impact? The Product Systems Quality team is looking for a hands-on manager to lead system validation efforts for current and next-generation I/O interfaces across Apple’s product lineup. You’ll drive validation strategy from post-silicon bring-up through mass production, partnering closely with silicon, hardware, software, and test engineering teams.

Description
This role sits within the Hardware Engineering Product Integrity organization and owns end-to-end validation for high-speed I/O protocols (e.g., USB, PCIe, Thunderbolt).

The successful candidate will run a team recognized not only for technical excellence, but also as trusted engineering partners who collaborate effectively across organizations, share technical expertise, and provide scalable engineering support to deliver industry-leading products.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a team of I/O validation engineers
• Define and drive the validation strategy, test plans, and coverage goals, including directing the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of robotics-based test systems to improve efficiency
• Partner with hardware, software, and system teams to debug issues and drive root-cause analysis
• Own schedule, resourcing, and risk tracking for validation milestones
• Communicate validation status, risks, and escalations to cross-functional and senior leadership
• Mentor engineers and support career development within the team
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in validation or test engineering, with 3+ years in a people-management role
• Strong background in high-speed I/O protocols (e.g., PCIe, USB, Thunderbolt)
• Experience with lab bring-up, bench equipment, and automated test infrastructure
• Deep understanding of QA methodologies and practices
• Excellent presentation, spoken and written skills in both Japanese and English
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Background in signal integrity, protocol compliance testing, and industry tools/analyzers
• Proven track record designing and scaling test fixtures leveraging robotics and machine learning
• Demonstrated success managing distributed or cross-site teams
  
  

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity, and thus we treat all applicants fairly and equally. Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

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Role Number: 200688912-6482