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Engineering Manager - Robotics and Automation for iPhone & iPad

Yesterday Cupertino, CA

Do you have a passion for robotics & automation and want to lead a team that makes a positive impact on the direction of new technologies on Apple products?

We're the iPhone & iPad HW Automation team, and we are seeking a technically strong and inspiring leader to manage the team! Our team's charter is to create innovative robotic/mechatronic systems in order to exercise iPhone and iPad features, the way a customer would, and ensure the features behave at the top-notch quality that our customers expect from Apple products.

Come join our team!

Description

As the team manager, you will guide the efforts, focus and priorities of a team of creative engineers to achieve program goals. You will also mentor and develop the team, providing career development guidance and supporting their professional growth, and foster an environment of innovation and continuous learning.

From a technical standpoint, you will provide technical guidance and feedback to engineers developing robotic automation solutions for testing hardware and software features, drive technical standards across the team, and stay current with emerging robotics technologies and evaluate their potential application to quality testing to keep raising the bar.

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Operationally, you and your team will be responsible for defining testing strategies along with running and analyzing automation results to quantify the impact of issues and fixes to ensure product quality. You will manage project timelines, resource allocation, and deliverables across multiple automation initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience developing and mentoring individual contributors

Experience with machine learning and AI

Strong background in applied mathematics (e.g. linear algebra, transformation matrices)

Experience in mechanical design (e.g. CAD) and/or electronic circuit design/troubleshooting

Experience with agile development methodologies and project management tools

Systems Quality Assurance or System Test experience, preferably on consumer-facing Hardware/Software products

In-depth understanding of iOS, OS X, or Unix system

Minimum Qualifications

Experience leading technical teams and/or projects with multiple partners

Experience effectively collaborating in cross-functional teams

Strong communication and time management skills

3+ years of hands-on experience creating and using robotics and/or mechatronic systems, and signal processing from sensors to extract meaningful and precise data, including computer vision (e.g. OpenCV)

Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages

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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA
Job ID: apple-200615503-0836_rxr-658
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-11-10T19:05:25

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion

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