Headphones and Accessories Tools & Automation Quality Engineer, Sensing & Connectivity

Apple Inc

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On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$144,600–$263,800 / yr
Posted
71 days ago
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This role $204k
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TL;DR · Headphones and Accessories Tools & Automation Quality Engineer, Sensing & Connectivity

As a Headphones and Accessories Tools & Automation Quality Engineer, Sensing & Connectivity, you will join the Sensing and Connectivity team to design, implement, test, and maintain next-generation audio and connectivity solutions for the AirPods product line. You will be responsible for creating efficient test solutions for current and future products by identifying issues, analyzing root causes, and partnering with development teams to ensure timely resolutions. Your daily work involves developing and maintaining automated test scripts in Python, designing comprehensive test plans for new features, and managing test environments and equipment. The role requires proficiency in coding languages such as Python, Java, Objective C, or C++, along with expertise in audio testing and electronics. You will translate cross-functional requirements into scalable automation solutions while ensuring high technical accuracy and quality for the product's audio experience.

What you'll do

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test scripts using Python.
  • Create efficient test solutions for current and next-generation audio and connectivity products.
  • Design comprehensive test plans for new features that balance technical accuracy with user experience.
  • Identify product issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive timely resolutions with development teams.
  • Track automation results and communicate findings through clear, organized reporting to stakeholders.
  • Translate cross-functional requirements into scalable automation solutions.
  • Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot test environments, equipment, and automation frameworks.

What we're looking for

  • Experience in audio testing, software testing, isolating issues, and devising test plans.
  • Proficiency in a coding language such as Python, Java, Objective C, or C++.
  • Ability to dive deep technically and learn new technologies to understand product system details.
  • Foundational understanding of electronics and audio technologies with an ear for identifying sound anomalies (preferred).
  • Strong analytical skills to extract insights from large data sets and perform quantitative assessments (preferred).
  • Ability to communicate complex concepts and risks effectively to non-technical audiences (preferred).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships and influence project outcomes (preferred).
  • Innovative mindset with a passion for exploring new approaches to challenges (preferred).

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