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

Apple Minato, Japan

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees

8 h ago
engineering-manager Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time Japan
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About the role

Lead system validation efforts for I/O interfaces from post-silicon bring-up through mass production. Partner with silicon, hardware, software, and test engineering teams to ensure technical excellence and product quality.

What they look for

I/O Systems System Validation Post-silicon Bring-up PCIe USB Thunderbolt Hardware Engineering QA Methodologies Protocol Compliance Testing Signal Integrity Test Infrastructure Robotics Machine Learning People Management Technical Leadership Cross-functional Collaboration

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering and over 10 years of experience in validation or test engineering. Candidates must have at least 3 years of people-management experience and deep expertise in high-speed I/O protocols.

Full description

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.

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

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