Embedded Camera Quality Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA seeks an experienced Embedded Quality Engineer - Camera to ensure best-in-class camera/ISP solutions. You will own end-to-end testing for camera features, design robust test plans, and build scalable automated tests integrated with CI/CD pipelines.

You will also perform manual testing to surface gaps and work with firmware teams to root-cause issues. The role requires strong embedded testing experience, Python scripting, and familiarity with macOS/Linux environments.

Qualifications

• BS and 3+ years testing embedded systems with test plan development.
• Experience building test automation for embedded/firmware targets.
• Proficiency in Python or similar scripting language.
• Comfortable with macOS or Linux command line.
• Solid QA methodology and structured test processes.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end testing for assigned camera features across platforms.
• Design and execute test plans covering functionality, performance, power, stability, image quality.
• Build scalable automated tests and tooling integrated with CI/CD.
• Perform exploratory manual testing to surface automation gaps.
• Triage, reproduce, and root-cause defects with firmware/driver teams.

Skills

Embedded systems testing

Test automation

Python

macOS/Linux CLI

QA methodology

AI-assisted tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

N/A

Job description

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA seeks an experienced Embedded Quality Engineer - Camera to ensure best-in-class camera/ISP solutions. You will own end-to-end testing for camera features, design robust test plans, and build scalable automated tests integrated with CI/CD pipelines.

You will also perform manual testing to surface gaps and work with firmware teams to root-cause issues. The role requires strong embedded testing experience, Python scripting, and familiarity with macOS/Linux environments.