Tools and Automation Engineer

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a firmware QA engineer to join the iOS Device QE team in Sunnyvale, CA. You will test firmware for next-generation human interface devices, collaborating with engineers to break and validate designs, focusing on user experience and quality.

The ideal candidate has a BS/MS in a related field, 3+ years of experience, and a track record using Python to build tests and automate validation of embedded systems. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related degrees.
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience leveraging AI-powered development tools to streamline daily workflows, accelerate coding and debugging, creating test frameworks and improve overall code quality and testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Understanding microcontroller based embedded systems, including algorithms.
• Working to guarantee that Multitouch system consistently achieve Apple quality bar.
• Partnering with a development team to quickly understand an architecture, break it into functional parts, come up with a plan to test/validate, and identify and target weaknesses.
• Devising and building test fixtures, building tools and authoring automated scripts in Python.
• Executing manual and automated test plans on early prototypes.
• Documentation of test cases and code used for test execution. Coming up with ideas for custom tools and methods to exercise firmware features.
• Tracking performance, reporting results to management, driving issues to closure.
• Partnering with Human Factors / User Study Group to validate the customer experience and learn about how humans use new input devices.

Skills

C/C++

Python scripting

Algorithm analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related degrees

MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related degrees

Tools

Python

Job description

Be part of the iOS Device QE team, focused on testing firmware and ensuring ultra-high quality for Apple’s next generation human interface devices. You will be a motivated individual who cares and thinks about user experience, able to collaborate with other engineers to problem solve and understand the basics of firmware.

Description

• Have a real passion for quality, enjoy breaking things through creative testing
• Thrive in uncertain, early prototype stages of a project when not all features are working yet, and enjoy putting energy into identifying/classifying issues as a way to improve quality
• Enjoying learning and teaching
• Have skill in building new processes or fixing old processes to improve quality of Apple products and efficiency of team
• Experience with embedded systems, microcontrollers and sensors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Understanding microcontroller based embedded systems, including algorithms
• Working to guarantee that Multitouch system consistently achieve Apple quality bar
• Partnering with a development team to quickly understand an architecture, break it into functional parts, come up with a plan to test/validate, and identify and target weaknesses
• Devising and building test fixtures, building tools and authoring automated scripts in Python
• Executing manual and automated test plans on early prototypes
• Documentation of test cases and code used for test executionComing up with ideas for custom tools and methods to exercise firmware features
• Tracking performance, reporting results to management, driving issues to closure
• Partnering with Human Factors / User Study Group to validate the customer experience and learn about how humans use new input devices

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related degrees
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience leveraging AI-powered development tools to streamline daily workflows, accelerate coding and debugging, creating test frameworks and improve overall code quality and testing methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related degrees
• Experience writing and/or testing firmware, building embedded systems
• Knowledge of Mac systems and MacOS/iOS or UNIX variant
• Track record of shipping great consumer products
• Testing automation using Python or similar
• Use of hardware debugging tools
• USB and Bluetooth CATC, protocol analyzer, logic analyzer, oscilloscope
• Familiarity with C/C++ or object-oriented programming
• Algorithm analysis and validation

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $150,400 and $277,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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