Automation & Tools Engineer - iOS Firmware QA

Apple, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock programs

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple, Inc. is seeking a talented QE engineer to test firmware for upcoming iOS devices. You will analyze microcontroller-based embedded systems, build test fixtures, and write Python automation to ensure the highest quality for Multitouch hardware.

Collaboration with developers and Human Factors teams helps validate user experience on early prototypes. Ideal candidates have a strong background in embedded firmware, experience with debugging hardware, and proficiency in C/C++ and Python, along

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical/Computer/Mechanical Engineering or CS.
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience with AI-powered development tools to streamline workflows and testing.

Responsibilities

• Understand microcontroller based embedded systems and algorithms.
• Guarantee Multitouch system meets Apple quality bar.
• Collaborate with development team to test/validate architecture and plan testing.
• Build test fixtures, tools, and Python automation scripts.
• Execute manual and automated test plans on early prototypes.
• Document test cases and code used for testing.
• Propose custom tools/methods to exercise firmware features.
• Track performance and drive issues to closure.
• Partner with Human Factors to validate customer experience.

Skills

Firmware testing

Embedded systems

Python scripting

C/C++ programming

Algorithm analysis

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Computer Engineering

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Computer Science

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

USB CATC

Logic analyzer

Oscilloscope

Mac debugging tools

Job description

Apple, Inc. is seeking a talented QE engineer to test firmware for upcoming iOS devices. You will analyze microcontroller-based embedded systems, build test fixtures, and write Python automation to ensure the highest quality for Multitouch hardware.

Collaboration with developers and Human Factors teams helps validate user experience on early prototypes. Ideal candidates have a strong background in embedded firmware, experience with debugging hardware, and proficiency in C/C++ and Python, along