Input/Output (I/O) Systems Quality Engineering Manager
Core
Lead system validation efforts for high-speed I/O interfaces (USB, PCIe, Thunderbolt) across Apple's product lineup from post-silicon bring-up through mass production.
Role type
Senior IC Quality Engineering Manager (I/O Systems)
Builds
Industry-leading hardware products with validated I/O interfaces
Domain
Consumer electronics / High-speed I/O protocols
Required skills
High-speed I/O protocols (PCIe, USB, Thunderbolt), validation strategy, robotics-based test systems, root-cause analysis, team leadership, QA methodologies, lab bring-up, automated test infrastructure
Preferred skills
Signal integrity, protocol compliance testing, test fixture design, machine learning for testing, distributed team management
Technologies
PCIe, USB, Thunderbolt, robotics, automated test infrastructure
Responsibilities
Lead and grow a team of I/O validation engineers; Define and drive validation strategy, test plans, and coverage goals; Partner with hardware, software, and system teams to debug issues; Own schedule, resourcing, and risk tracking for validation milestones; Communicate validation status, risks, and escalations to leadership; Mentor engineers and support career development
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management
