Audio System Quality Engineer San Diego,California,United States Hardware Are you interested in an outstanding opportunity to contribute on a highly motivated team, passionate about ensuring that quality user experiences happen on the world’s most creative and engaging consumer audio electronics products? We are the Audio System Quality team, and we are looking for an audio system quality engineer for advanced audio products like AirPods/AirPods Pro/AirPods Max! You will be a key part of the hardware/software development process and have the opportunity to work closely with firmware/software/hardware teams while we deliver the best audio experience for our customers. If you enjoy working on embedded devices and making a huge impact on product success, come join our team! **Description** This is a high visibility role where you will drive firmware quality by creating and running tests to ensure the customer experience with Apple products. Our team ensures that the different functional parts of the system are fully tested and quality is built in. You will identify, reproduce, and isolate bugs in automated, structured and open styles of testing. You will be responsible for verifying key features of one or more products and/or software updates, driving quality within your assigned areas. Your expertise and experience will allow you to analyze field issues and determine gaps in test coverage. In this role, you'll identify and drive key focus areas cross-functionally and collect key performance metrics as part of this effort which will be presented regularly to the executive team. **Minimum Qualifications** + B.S. in an Engineering field + 3+ years of QA/QE working experience with firmware and/or consumer electronics **Key Qualifications** **Preferred Qualifications** + B.S. or Masters in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering + Demonstrates QA skills with at least 2 complete consumer electronics product cycles, from inception to first customer shipment + Strong advocate for quality, with good understanding of SQA methodologies & practices + Experience / familiarity with hardware and software interaction for embedded systems + Working knowledge of Bluetooth protocols and/or audio digital signal processing + Strong communication skills + Self directed, analytical and work well in a large cross-functional environment + Ability to program or script in Python or other significant programming languages. (C++, Objective C, Ruby, JavaScript, etc.) **Education & Experience** **Additional Requirements** **Pay & Benefits** + 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 $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 (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) 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. 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