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Mac System Validation EPM (Engineering Project Manager)

Yesterday Cupertino, CA

Come join a dedicated team of Hardware Validation Engineering (HVE) Program Managers! We are responsible for ensuring Mac products go through meticulous testing and validation throughout the development cycle. Our mission is to ensure new features and hardware are fully vetted prior to reaching customers' hands in order to provide the best user experience. We're looking for someone who is passionate about contributing to the creation of products customers love, is experienced in system validation and is keen to understanding and driving issues to closure.

Description

A snippet of our team, we are responsible for providing end-to-end validation, testing major system features and ensuring they meet validation criteria prior to production. In this role, you will need to understand the risk and complexity of new hardware and software features and work with teams to complete validation plans. You will lead engineering teams to not only test but partner with engineering domain experts to develop mitigation paths forward, and clearly communicate validation status, top issues, and customer concerns to the project core team, along with senior leadership.","responsibilities":"Drive daily deliverables, track critical validation metrics and work with engineering teams to point out high risk issues and drive those issues to closure.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define high risk hardware and features that need extensive validation

Be the central point of contact to ensure Silicon validation is achieved in system

Effectively communicate validation status, critical system issues and critical validation status for production recommendation

Always looking to improve current processes and contribute to the team and larger organization

Preferred Qualifications

5-7 years of proven experience in Program Management or Hardware Engineering and engaging in multiple different teams

Directly led product development cycles of Hardware Validation

Leadership skills and ability to engage and drive issues with collaborators

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Self-motivated and proactive with demonstrated critical thinking capabilities

Understands and deals well with rapid development cycles and constant change; remains flexible and calm in the face of uncertainty

Minimum Qualifications

BS degree in Engineering required, Electrical Engineering preferred

5+ years of project management experience

Additional experience with consumer electronics or electrical engineering

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Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $141,800 and $258,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA
Job ID: apple-200662741-0836_rxr-664
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-05-15T19:12:49

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