Job Details

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200630963-3543

Summary

Join our Sensing and Connectivity team and drive innovation that matters. We craft and seamlessly integrate technologies that enrich people’s lives and deliver the best user experience. The Headphones and Accessories Quality Engineering team is looking for a motivated Tools & Automation Engineer to design, implement, test and maintain next generation audio and connectivity solutions for the AirPods product line. You're responsible for creating and delivering world changing experiences on the very latest Apple products.

Description

In this role, you will develop creative and efficient test solutions for both current and next-generation products. You will take ownership of product quality by identifying issues, analyzing root causes, and partnering closely with development teams to drive timely resolutions. You will design comprehensive test plans for new features that balance technical accuracy with an exceptional customer experience. The role involves developing and maintaining automated test scripts in Python, along with tracking results and communicating findings through clear, organized reporting. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into scalable automation solutions. Additionally, you will be responsible for bringing up and maintaining test setups, as well as troubleshooting and improving test frameworks and scripts on a regular basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in audio testing, software testing, isolating issues, devising test plans, aiming to specification.

• You're proficient in a coding language (Python, Java, Objective C, C++).

• You have the capacity to dive deep technically, learn new technologies, and understand the technical details of an accessory or product system.

Preferred Qualifications

• You have foundational understanding of electronics and audio technologies, with a discerning ear for identifying sound anomalies and evaluating audio quality.

• You have strong analytical skills with the ability to extract meaningful insights from large data sets and perform clear, quantitative assessments.

• You have the ability to communicate complex concepts and key risks effectively to non-technical audiences.

• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build relationships, collaborate across teams, and influence project outcomes.

• You're curious, passionate, and have an innovative mindset, with enthusiasm for exploring new approaches to everyday challenges.

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) .