Join the team responsible for ensuring the highest quality for technologies at the heart of products known to surprise and delight our customers. The Core I/O and Sensors group is part of Core OS organization and is responsible for firmware, device drivers and frameworks related to sensors, human interface devices and I/O technologies like USB, Thunderbolt™, DisplayPort and accessory connectivity & management. This is a highly entrepreneurial team, always looking for innovative ways to improve status quo and solve difficult problems in new and better ways!Successful candidate will need to work with cross-functional teams across Apple to proactively develop and drive overall test planning, execution and quality reporting for various areas of responsibility. The nature of the position requires the candidate to possess excellent communication and problem solving skills, along with a drive to make a difference. The ideal candidate will be highly technical, creative, motivated, and results driven.

Description

As the manager of the Core IO Systems Quality Engineering team you will help define validation strategies and create detailed test plans for validating software to support IO technologies on Apple platforms, overseeing the execution of these test plans and the analysis of results. You will recruit and lead quality/test engineers who are responsible for testing efforts across shipping and in-development systems; and who support the team’s test efforts at offshore facilities: triaging, investigating, debugging, and reporting issues. The role will require you to work closely with cross functional development and quality teams, building strong relationships with other teams in CoreOS, Software Engineering, and Product Integrity.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience with system hardware or software validation, some of which has been in a team lead position
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adept at reporting and presenting system and feature quality status to a variety of cross-functional audiences.
  • Proven ability to work independently and demonstrate cross-functional leadership with good project/time management skills.
  • Solid programming fundamentals, in languages such as Python or similar languages
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to co-ordinate and drive Quality Engineering projects by planning and managing test execution with offshore testers, including in-depth issue triage and debug.
  • Proven ability to ramp up quickly on both new and existing standards based technologies. Familiarity with IO technologies such as USB, Thunderbolt or DisplayPort/HDMI is highly desirable
  • Practical scripting experience with scenarios such as triaging and routing issues, extracting, manipulating data or streamlining workflows and test automation.
  • Familiarity with data visualization, trend analysis and report creation using tools such as Tableau
  • Willingness and ability to travel between sites
  • Ability to communicate with native Mandarin-Chinese speakers to aid collaboration with offshore teams is a plus
  • Familiarity with C programming will be an asset

Education & Experience

Additional Requirements

Pay & Benefits

  • At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $181,000 and $272,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

    Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

    Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

  • Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.