Input/Output (I/O) Systems Quality Engineering Manager
20 days ago Minato, Japan
About us
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Additional Information
- Posted: 20 days ago