Input/Output (I/O) Systems Quality Engineering Manager

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