Automation Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Francisco, CA
Salary
$144,600–$263,800 / yr
Posted
143 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Automation Engineer

JOB TITLE: Automation Engineer The Automation Engineer joins the Beats Engineering team to develop and maintain frameworks and sophisticated automation environments for test flows and infrastructure. This role involves crafting test plans, debugging issues, and reporting results across multiple teams within a continuous integration environment. The engineer will drive investigations into use cases and system-level operations while developing software to validate functionality and performance. Key responsibilities include firmware and algorithm validation, specifically regarding sensor technologies and machine learning models. Required skills include proficiency in Python for testing purposes, knowledge of software QA methodologies, and experience with wireless standards like Bluetooth Classic, LE, WiFi, and Thread. The work focuses on ensuring a seamless user experience by validating how hardware, software, and apps combine within a fully integrated embedded operating system.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain frameworks and sophisticated automation environments for test flows.
  • Build and maintain automated tools and tests within a continuous integration environment.
  • Craft comprehensive test plans for hardware and software systems.
  • Debug and isolate bugs identified by test automation and report results to multiple teams.
  • Investigate specific use cases and system-level operations to validate functionality.
  • Develop software to validate the performance of integrated hardware and software systems.
  • Perform firmware and algorithm validation, specifically for sensor technologies.
  • Validate machine learning models and algorithms.

What we're looking for

  • 5 years of quality testing experience.
  • Ability to define, design, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks.
  • Proficiency in Python with practical experience in coding for testing purposes.
  • Hands-on experience in firmware and algorithm validation, preferably related to sensor technologies (preferred).
  • Practical knowledge of validating machine learning models and algorithms.
  • Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and software development lifecycle.
  • BS or MS in CS/CE/EE or equivalent experience.
  • Knowledge of wireless standards such as Bluetooth Classic/LE, WiFi, and Thread (preferred).

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