San Diego, California, USA
4 days ago
Audio Automation Engineer
SummaryPosted: Feb 20, 2025Role Number:200590923Imagine what you could do at Apple! Everyday, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Do you bring passion and dedication to your job? If so, we are looking for individuals like you. The Audio Media Technologies Group (AMT), is looking for an energetic engineers to join our Test Automation team. In this role you will develop automated solutions to support and enhance our quality initiatives in a highly collaborative environment. Audio drivers, firmware and audio subsystems will all be qualified using this automated toolset. DescriptionDescriptionThis is a high visibility, cross-functional and dynamic role that involves a deep understanding of multiple platforms with components maintained by several teams, as well as elements of what everyone on the teams are working on. It will combine a passion for Audio, strong dedication to product quality and a growing understanding of audio architectures to help focus resources on the right things. Excellent communication and teamwork are a requirement, as you will be asked to work closely with team members and other engineering teams. Areas of Responsibility: Development, deployment and maintenance of automated tests against existing and inflight hardware. Analysis of test results and delivering of clear and actionable bug report. Development of high quality audio test and automation frameworks. Mentoring and evangelizing best practices. Minimum QualificationsMinimum QualificationsStrong coding skills in C/C++, Objective C/Swift and working knowledge of Python5+ years of experience designing, deploying, and maintaining automated regression tests5+ years of experience developing tools and frameworks using Objective C/SwiftExperience contributing to shared codebases using test-driven development, code reviews, and other best practicesStrong problem solving and debugging skills along with a diligent mindsetFamiliarity with real-time audio handling (sample rates, buffering, PCM, drivers, etc.)A foundational understanding of electronics, audio technology, and studio recordingKey QualificationsKey QualificationsPreferred QualificationsPreferred QualificationsExperience with the iOS SDK and Core Audio DevelopmentBS or MS in CS, EE, or related, with an interest in digital audioStrong interest in digital audio technologyExperience with and a passion for audio / music applicationsPrevious manual QA experienceEducation & ExperienceEducation & ExperienceAdditional RequirementsAdditional RequirementsPay & BenefitsPay & BenefitsAt 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 $129,600 and $236,300, 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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