November 1, 2024

QE Engineer - IOS Devices

Mid • On-site

$143,100 - $264,200/yr

Cupertino, CA

Summary

Posted:
Role Number:200576858
Do you want to see your ideas and passion make an impact on the way consumer electronics enrich customers’ lives? Ever wondered what technologies make the special things happen across Apple products like - Accessories, iPhones, iPads, Watch, Mac, Display? At Apple, we solve hard problems to ensure that our customers have a seamless experience with our products. We have exciting new opportunity for a highly motivated and creative engineer with excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills. You’ll join a dynamic team of hardworking engineers responsible for driving the quality of Apple Accessories and their integration in the iOS/macOS ecosystems by working closely with hardware, firmware and software engineering teams.

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. Core responsibilities include but not limited to: 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 Driving 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

Minimum Qualifications

  • BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience.
  • Experience writing and/or testing firmware, building embedded systems
  • Knowledge of Mac systems and MacOS/iOS or UNIX variant

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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
  • Test tool development
  • Continuous integration systems.
  • Algorithm analysis and validation.

Pay & Benefits

  • 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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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.

  • Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.