Job Details

Frontline- QA Support

Cupertino, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Jul 08, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200612167

Want to affect the lives of millions of Apple customers? Apple Hardware Engineering is looking for an engineer to support the ECAD team, develop and present training material and contribute to the methodologies, vendor tools, workflows and custom applications used to create electrical designs and bring them to fabrication. The successful candidate will work with the multi-functional hardware engineering staff on a day-to-day basis to resolve design issues and provide guidance with regards to engineering best practices. They will contribute on a wide range of initiatives and projects to bring to light an improved engineering environment and more educated engineering staff. They will also support the QA team during various testing cycles

Description

• Support hardware engineering staff through schematic design, printed circuit board (PCB), component and simulation workflows
• Identify, triage and debug hardware design, component and simulation issues
• Deliver training on best practices with regards to schematic design , PCB design, component, simulation tools and workflows
• Support QA team with documentation of testcases and execution of various test harnesses during testing cycles

Minimum Qualifications

• Technical certifications or equivalent

• At least 3 years working in a technical customer support role

• Proficiency with Linux and shell scripting

• Experience with scripting languages, such as Python, JavaScript or TCL

• Knowledge of Linux

• Knowledge of Atlassian tools such as Compass and Confluence

• Experience writing material and conducting trainings

• Ability to identify, triage and debug technical design issues, arriving at root cause

Preferred Qualifications

• Some understanding of the HW design process from library creation to schematic, PCB design and signal analysis flow

• Some understanding of the QA process and test case development

• Knowledge of Excel, Word and Powerpoint or similar tools

• Good verbal and written communication skills in English, with an ability to work with different constituencies operating at various skill levels

• Thrives in a dynamic work environment, both independently and as a part of a team

• Dynamic with a “can do” attitude. Humble and act with grace under fire.

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 $101,200 and $197,500, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

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 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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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