The candidate will manage a team of engineers in the Hardware Validation Engineering (HVE) team, focusing on post-Silicon hardware system validation for next generation Mac and Data Center systems. This role involves testing and debugging new system hardware throughout the product development cycle. The manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Software, Silicon, and Hardware engineering, to execute tests and debug failures. The position requires analyzing large data sets to identify trends and working with various teams to enhance system performance.

• 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 such as PCIe and USB
• Programming experience in Python, C, and Shell scripting
• Familiarity with System Power management and macOS
• Experience with test automation and large scale testing
• Proficiency in data analysis tools like Tableau, JMP, and Splunk

• Manage a team of engineers for hardware validation and testing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on test execution deliverables
• Analyze large data sets to find trends and anomalies in silicon or system behavior
• Review system and silicon test coverage and work on enhancements
• Represent validation status and issue debugs in cross-functional and executive meetings

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.