
Tools and Automation Engineer
Compensation
$144,600 - $144,600
About the role
Tools and Automation Engineer
Summary
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
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/i
OS 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
Test tool development
Continuous integration systems
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 $144,600 and $263,800, 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
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Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant
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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
Benefits and perks
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