Systems & Validation Engineering Lab Manager - Data Center Hardware Austin,Texas,United States Hardware The hardware engineering team is looking for a highly adaptable systems engineer to support multiple infrastructure programs and manage our engineering labs. We work with many cross-functional teams in the development, support and sustaining of servers deployed in data centers. Come join us! **Description** You will be responsible for installing and/or setting up data center hardware, running tests, and troubleshooting when issues arise. You will also be managing multiple engineering labs, related infrastructure, and server/space allocation. You will be taking the lead on lab projects such as lab network re-work, rack replacements, equipment upgrades & calibration, establishing new lab policies, and generating lab related documentation. As part of your systems engineering function, you will support early product development life-cycle by running tests on pre-production hardware and document results. Build, maintain, and debug both custom and OEM hardware to support multiple programs. You will work with multiple teams, including hardware development, validation, data center, logistics, network services, facilities, etc. **Minimum Qualifications** + BS Degree in engineering with 2~4 years relevant work experience + Validated understanding of provisioning and boot process for Linux and MacOS based systems (UEFI, DHCP, DNS, PXE/Netboot) + Hardware and OS level debugging experience, including use of SEL, kernel logs, system logs, debug commands, etc + Ability to lift up to 50lb (required for system installation) with hands-on in the lab experience, preferably with lab environments at scale 100+ systems; install / de-install / repair / validate **Key Qualifications** **Preferred Qualifications** + M.S. Degree with minimum 0-3 years experience. + Working understanding of OS kernel and modules / drivers (ability to compile driver or kernel module is a plus). Experience with server and component firmware upgrade process as well as network infrastructure (basic understanding of layer 1, 2 and 3) + Excellent documentation and communication skills, ability to work independently, a desire to mentor, and demonstrated ability to innovate are required **Education & Experience** **Additional Requirements** + Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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. (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) **Apple Footer** Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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 (Opens in a new window) . Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor. Learn more (Opens in a new window) . Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you’re applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines (opens in a new window) applicable in your area. Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window) . Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) . Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) .