Engineering Manager - Hardware Validation

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 206,000 - 356,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking an Engineering Manager for Hardware Validation to lead a team of engineers across post-Silicon validation for Mac and Data Center systems. You will drive test execution, debug failures, and partner with Software, Silicon, and PM teams to improve coverage and outcomes.

You will analyze large data sets to identify trends, guide root-cause analysis, and present validation status in executive meetings. Strong architecture knowledge and programming skills are essential.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• At least 4 years in Test or Validation roles.
• Experience in pre-silicon or post-silicon validation.
• Strong background in computer architecture and IO protocols (PCIe, USB).
• Programming in Python, C, and Shell scripting.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers in Hardware Validation Engineering (HVE).
• Collaborate with Software, Silicon, Hardware, and PM teams on test plans and deliverables.
• Analyze large data sets to identify trends and root causes of failures.
• Review system and silicon test coverage and drive improvements with cross-functional teams.
• Represent validation status in cross-functional and executive meetings.

Skills

Test & Validation

Python

C

Shell scripting

Computer architecture

PCIe / USB

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Computer Science

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Computer Science

Tools

Tableau

JMP

Splunk

Job description

Engineering Manager - Hardware Validation

In this position, the candidate will be managing a team of engineers for the Hardware Validation Engineering (HVE) team, working on post-Silicon hardware system validation for next generation Mac and Data Center systems. Our Engineering Team is responsible for testing and debugging issues on new system hardware thru the full product development cycle. Your team will be key technical contributors to the silicon and product build phases and will utilize your in-depth software, silicon and system knowledge to target testing on new silicon and system architectures.

Description

The manager will be responsible to work with cross functional teams include Software, Silicon, and Hardware engineering and program managements organizations on test execution deliverables, and debugging failures with these teams as well as external vendors to arrive at root cause.Thru this work you will need to analyze large data sets to find trends and anomalies in silicon or system behavior, and collaborate with your engineering team on the disposition of software and test failures to highlight failures. This will require reviewing system and silicon test coverage and working with cross functional Platform Architecture and Software teams on enhancements and changes as well as representing validation status and issue debugs in cross functional and executive meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

• The candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience working on Test or Validation.
• Previous experience in pre-silicon or post-silicon validation.
• Strong background in computer architecture and IO protocols (i.e. PCIe, USB)
• Programming experience in Python, C, Shell scripting.
• Outstanding communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with System Power management, and macOS.
• Test automation experience and large scale testing.
• Data analysis tools like Tableau, JMP and Splunk.

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 $206,200 and $356,400, 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

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