Audio Test Automation Lead for Embedded Systems

Apple Inc.; Bridge Creek (OK); On-site; USD 183,000 - 317,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a senior engineer to lead the Audio Test Automation team. You will define the automation vision for end-to-end tests of AirPods devices, building fixtures and automated tests that align with hardware, firmware and software.

You will work closely with cross‑functional teams, collect metrics, and shape scalable test strategies, driving quality and reliability for next‑gen audio features.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development/testing experience with embedded systems.
• 2+ years of lead/management experience.
• Python scripting skills preferred.
• Familiarity with hardware and software interaction for embedded systems.
• Strong advocate for quality with good understanding of SQA methodologies/practices.
• Strong communication skills; self-directed and analytical; able to work in a large cross‑functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive the vision and charter of the Audio Test Automation team.
• Build fixtures to automate tests and share results.
• Ensure that the different functional parts of the system are tested in an automated fashion.
• Write, run tests and collect meaningful metrics to drive program quality.
• Understand solutions your team provides and design a strategy for scale, including data collection and visualization.

Skills

Embedded systems

Lead / Management

Python scripting

Quality assurance

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Self-directed

Education

BS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Apple Inc. is seeking a senior engineer to lead the Audio Test Automation team. You will define the automation vision for end-to-end tests of AirPods devices, building fixtures and automated tests that align with hardware, firmware and software.

You will work closely with cross‑functional teams, collect metrics, and shape scalable test strategies, driving quality and reliability for next‑gen audio features.