Systems QA Engineer - Beats

A successful candidate will combine strong technical abilities with excellent communication skills. In this highly cross-functional role, they will collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software developers to solve issues from the highest level down to the lowest levels of the system. This will include identifying bottlenecks, debugging issues, and making decisions to ensure the product meets the high quality standards that delight our customers.

Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and software development teams to debug and resolve system-level issues.
Thoroughly analyze how new features or designs impact the system from technical risk to customer experience.
Identify, reproduce, and isolate bugs using structured and open-ended testing methodologies.
Identify and drive key quality focus areas cross-functionally.
Deliver exceptional work in high-pressure, high-visibility settings with tight timelines, serving as a trusted partner across organizations.

1+ years of experience with test execution and developing system test plans
Experience testing QA on multiple products throughout the software development process from concept to market
Possess an understanding of SQA methodologies and practices
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work
Knowledge of UN*X/Python based frameworks and command-line tools for debugging, analysis and automation
Experience with or working knowledge of sensor systems and algorithm validation

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
Experience with test execution and developing system test plans
Possess an understanding of SQA methodologies and practices
Ability to travel 10% domestically

The Apple Beats team is looking for a highly-motivated systems QA engineer to drive our multi-functional testing efforts across all our products. Quality is essential to the Beats Apple product experience. In this key role, you will have responsibilities throughout the System, including but not limited to, test planning and execution, FW feature validation & performance evaluation, investigations into architectural improvements, driving general analysis, and debugging & resolving critical issues. Join the Beats Apple Engineering team! We are seeking an enthusiastic team member to join our growing team. Apply today!

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 $115,700 and $173,600, 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

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