Summary

Posted: Oct 16, 2024

Role Number:200573690

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something - you'll add something. Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space. It will allow us to do the things we love in ways never before possible - all while staying connected to the people around us. Our System Validation team is seeking a test engineer to develop software for automation, infrastructure, data / analytics, and other areas to support our system testing efforts. This position is for a strongly self-driven individual who is passionate about building great tools and infrastructure. There is tremendous room for creativity and new ideas in this space. Our team works on the latest products in the AR/VR/MR space and our testing encompasses system hardware, silicon, and software, with the goal of helping us deliver high performing products with amazing user experiences.

• Development and maintenance of our automation framework (in Python) which supports test engineers to automate test coverage

• Development of infrastructure for our custom webapp used by test engineers to monitor hardware, kick off tests, and review test results

• Collaborate with test engineers and technical DRIs to develop test suites for new hardware / new features for existing hardware

• Contribute towards wrangling and analyzing our ever-growing database of test data

• Development of new tools and infrastructure to support tasks such as instrument automation, data review, reporting, etc.

• Debug and troubleshoot issues that come up during test execution

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science or related engineering/scientific disciplines
• 3+ years of experience developing software for test automation
• Self-driven, goal oriented, and well organized
• Demonstrated experience developing in Python (strongly preferred) or similar OOP language (e.g. Lua)
• Familiar with the following tools and technologies (or similar): Typical SW engineering tools (git, JIRA/radar, Docker, package managers, etc, WebApp frameworks (Django preferred) and process management (Celery, etc), Databases (Postgres, MySQL), MacOS/Linux shell scripting

• Experience working on automation for hardware testing, potentially including test coverage development
• Basic knowledge of modern processor/SoC architectures
• Familiarity with AR/VR hardware
• Experience with data engineering and data visualization toolsets

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 $135,400 and $250,600, 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.

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 take affirmative action to ensure 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.