Automation Engineer

Apple Inc

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

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $165k
This role $204k
$108k most similar roles pay here $281k

This role pays more than 81% of similar roles. Most pay $136,722–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $204k versus about $165k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Apple Inc

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

Apple Inc currently has 1984 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Automation Engineer

As an Automation Engineer on the Beats Engineering team, you will develop and maintain frameworks and sophisticated automation environments responsible for test flows and infrastructure. You will drive investigations into use cases and system-level operations while developing software to validate functionality and performance within a continuous integration environment. Your daily responsibilities include crafting test plans, debugging issues caught in automation, and reporting results across multiple teams. The role requires proficiency in Python for testing purposes, along with experience in firmware and algorithm validation, specifically regarding sensor technologies and machine learning models. You will apply knowledge of software QA methodologies and wireless standards like Bluetooth Classic, LE, WiFi, and Thread to ensure a high-quality user experience within an integrated embedded operating system where hardware, software, and apps combine seamlessly.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain frameworks and sophisticated automation environments for test flows.
  • Build automated tools and tests for deployment within a continuous integration environment.
  • Create comprehensive test plans to validate system functionality and performance.
  • Debug and isolate issues or bugs identified during automated testing.
  • Report test results across multiple teams to ensure quality standards.
  • Validate firmware, algorithms, and sensor technologies.
  • Validate machine learning models and associated algorithms.

What we're looking for

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

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