Sr. Manager, Product System Test, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, great ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences — quickly. The WTE Product System Test team is looking for a passionate, detail-obsessed technical leader of Quality Engineering to lead the QA function within our connectivity, cellular and satellite group. This is a rare opportunity to directly shape the quality standards that underpin the communications and connectivity systems used by hundreds of millions of people every day. You will lead a team of QA professionals, define and defend high quality standards, and champion a culture of rigorous, scalable quality assurance across radio technologies. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, operational excellence, data quality, and cross-functional leadership — this role was built for you Due to the multi-functional nature of the technology, the ideal candidate should have strong communication and interpersonal skills to work well with a large variety of people from organizations within and external to Apple. the candidate needs to show initiative, take ownership of the product, and assume responsibility for leading all the related aspects that need to be coordinated to achieve success. Leading an inspiring a team of QA engineers while establishing quality processes and fostering a culture of innovation that keeps a high bar for delivering unparallel product quality. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering You have 8 years leading a QE team, with track record of managing and delivering large scale projects including software features and new platforms You have proven excellence in leading the investigation efforts post product launch You have a proficient understanding of the Bluetooth suite of protocols Excellent analytical and debugging skills Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering You have 12 years of experience in cellular, satellite, WiFi/BT testing, with deep understanding of SW/FW validation processes and overall software development cycles You have an In-depth understanding and strong hands-on experience on building, deploying and updating test beds You have strong experience in system-level testing of radio co-existence (e.g.Cellular, Satellite, WIFI) in embedded devices Proven excellence in leading the investigation efforts post product launch Proficient understanding of the wireless suite of protocols Excellent analytical and debugging skills Succeed in a collaborative environment and can clearly communicate while driving multiple projects across many teams Highly organized, creative, motivated, and passionate about achieving results