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I/O Systems Quality Engineering Manager

Apple· Hardware Engineering Product Integrity
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Minato, Tokyofull-timePosted 3d ago

About the role

Hands-on manager leading system validation for high-speed I/O interfaces (e.g., USB, PCIe, Thunderbolt) across Apple’s product lineup. Drives validation strategy from post-silicon bring-up to mass production, partnering with silicon, hardware, software, and test engineering teams.

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

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

Skills

Required:High-speed I/O protocolsRobotics-based test systemsRoot-cause analysisTeam leadershipStakeholder communication
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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