System Integration Lead

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System Firmware and Diagnostic Group has an immediate opening for System Integration Lead (Technical Program Manager). In this role, you will lead, coordinate and cross-functionally represent, the definition and execution of manufacturing tests, that enable extended stress testing and calibration of Apple's current and future product lines, including iPhone, iPad, iMac, MacBook, Apple Watch and set the benchmark for the quality associated with Apple products. You must thrive in a fast-paced environment, have strong understanding of software fundamentals, background working with systems, excellent communication skills, and a desire to work with cross- functional teams to develop ground-breaking products. Your contributions will make a pronounced difference to future Apple products.

Description
The team has responsibilities spanning all aspects of product bring-up and test:
Scoping the development of drivers, applications, protocols, frameworks, and command line utilities for validation of hardware internally and in manufacturing
Supporting bring up of new SoCs, chipsets, sensors, and products
Interacting with Hardware, Software, Operations and various other cross functional teams throughout Apple
Enabling test strategies for new components in upcoming products
Supporting new product development builds locally and remotely
First level of triage for test and software issues
Hands on debugging or coordination of cross-functional debug, as appropriate
Drive issues, track tasks, and evaluate priorities on a daily basis
Driving and enabling process improvements
Work with our engineering team to define, schedule, track, and communicate the status of software features and deliverables to other groups and executive management.
Communicate status to the executive management on a regular basis
Travel to prototype hardware manufacturing builds

Preferred Qualifications
Linux command line / scripting experience is a plus
macOS and/or iOS experience is a plus
Python/Lua experience is a plus
Data Analysis and visualizations experience

Minimum Qualifications
Engineering experience: 5+ years
Program Management experience: 3+ years
Good understanding of software development
Understands and deals well with rapid development cycles
Effective communication skills
Ability to drive issues, track tasks, and evaluate priorities on a daily basis
Strong EE fundamentals is desired
SoC development and testing experience or knowledge is desired
Manufacturing experience and prior exposure to working with Contract Manufacturers is highly desired
BS Electrical / Computer Engineering or relevant work experience (MS is a plus)
Good multitasking capabilities with ability to handle frequent context switches