System Compute Validation EPM - Apple Vision Pro
Apple - San Diego, CA
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Role Number: 200648561-3543 Summary Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each otheru2019s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. Itu2019s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, youu2019ll do more than join something u2014 youu2019ll add something.Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space. It will allow us to do the things we love in ways never before possible u2014 all while staying connected to the people around us.Appleu2019s Vision Products Group (VPG) is looking for an experienced, highly technical EPM to join the team driving System compute validation. In this role, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful functional validation and verification of our advanced system architecture. Your expertise and oversight will be instrumental in driving diverse cross-functional technical teams to ensure architecture meets product requirements and system specs. Description As the System Compute Validation EPM for all the functional aspects that use compute, you will drive the development of comprehensive validation plans in coordination with cross-functional teams and ensure end-to end system architecture is thoroughly tested and verified.Planning and Test Definitionu2022 Lead the initial engagement with Systems Engineering (SE) and Software teams to define validation scopesu2022 Leverage internal tools to generate and refine the initial sets of detailed test casesu2022 Conduct detailed review sessions to ensure test coverage completenessu2022 Publish and maintain detailed validation schedules, mapping prioritized tests to specific validation milestonesConvergence & De-riskingu2022 Identify key dependencies for execution and establish clear pass/fail criteriau2022 Work closely with Xfunc partners to understand dependencies and align test case start datesu2022 Bias towards u201cshift-leftu201d, and ability to push teams to de-risk central compute ahead of major milestonesu2022 Set up and maintain reporting dashboard and regular exec updates in different XFunc leadership forumsAutomation & Build Iterationsu2022 Work closely with System EE teams to automate the tests to be run on Dev platforms and form factor buildsu2022 Monitor changes in fundamental architecture that impact test casesu2022 Drive failures and bugs to resolution, informing system teams of architecture-related risks to the productu2022 Provide post-mortem insights to inform future product builds Minimum Qualifications + BS/MS in CE/EE or equivalent work experience + Proven experience (5+ years) in pre/post-Si validation at + system level and project management in a technology-driven environment + Experience managing diverse large cross-functional teams through influence only + Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a detail-oriented approach + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams + Proficiency in using AI tools, project management tools, and issue tracking systems Preferred Qualifications + Comfortable with highly advanced subsystems and willingness to lean-in into technical details of the data flows + Strong understanding of HW/SW interactions and familiarity with lower-level software concepts (e.g., embedded systems, drivers) Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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 (.
Created: 2026-03-02