Apple · 9 hours ago
Quality Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$135K/yr - $246K/yr
3+ years expApple is known for having the highest quality products in the world. They are seeking a creative and hands-on Quality Engineer to drive the validation of Apple’s next-generation MacBook trackpads and keyboards, focusing on the intersection of physical and digital interactions. The role involves architecting test cases, partnering with development teams, and ensuring the optimal user experience through rigorous validation processes.
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Responsibilities
Validate the sophisticated logic that interprets raw sensor data, ensuring that digital hardware inputs translate naturally into real-world interactions
Architect and implement comprehensive test strategies for new features, ensuring continuous validation across the MacBook ecosystem
Bring your own ingenuity to the lab by designing and programming custom robotic automation fixtures to solve unique testing challenges
Go beyond specification compliance to validate the 'magic' of the input device, identifying edge cases in human-device interaction
Partner with Electrical Engineering and Factory teams to scale validation from early prototypes to mass production
Analyze complex data sets to provide actionable feedback to developers, helping them optimize firmware performance and reliability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience in firmware validation, embedded development, or a related technical field
Demonstrated experience with bug hunting, regression testing, and system-level debugging
Preferred
5+ years of experience in firmware validation or development with a track record of shipping quality consumer products
Ability to understand and test the underlying logic that maps physical inputs to software events (algorithm validation)
Strong 'quality mindset' with the ability to empathize with the end-user to find bugs that traditional automated tests might miss
Experience designing or programming robotic automation fixtures and integrating them into test frameworks
Proficiency with Python, Bash, Swift, or other scripting languages for test automation
Experience with embedded software architecture (C, Objective-C, C++) and hardware debugging tools (Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers)
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$5.67BKey Investors
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CEO
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SVP, Software Engineering
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