Audio QA Automation Engineer – Headphones & Connectivity

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 263,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and services

Tuition reimbursement

Apple employee stock programs

Job summary

Apple seeks a Headphones and Accessories Tools & Automation Quality Engineer in Cupertino to design, implement, test and maintain automation for AirPods products. You will develop Python-based test scripts, build robust test plans, and drive product quality by identifying issues and partnering with software and hardware teams.

You will set up and maintain test environments, analyze results, report findings clearly, and translate requirements into scalable automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in audio and software testing; ability to isolate issues and devise test plans
• Ability to dive deep technically and understand the technical details of an accessory or product system

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test scripts using Python.
• Develop creative and efficient test solutions for current and next-generation products.
• Design comprehensive test plans for new features that balance technical requirements and customer experience.
• Track test and automation results, document issues clearly, and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into scalable automation solutions.
• Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot test environments, test equipment, and automation frameworks on an ongoing basis.

Skills

Audio testing

Software testing

Test planning

Deep technical dive

Job description

Apple seeks a Headphones and Accessories Tools & Automation Quality Engineer in Cupertino to design, implement, test and maintain automation for AirPods products. You will develop Python-based test scripts, build robust test plans, and drive product quality by identifying issues and partnering with software and hardware teams.

You will set up and maintain test environments, analyze results, report findings clearly, and translate requirements into scalable automation solutions.