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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

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