Hardware Site Reliability Engineer - Apple Vision Pro Irvine,California,United States Software and Services 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. The Vision Products Group (VPG) is looking for an expert in media centric hardware reliability development to join the team. VPG is working on Apple's VisionPro running VisionOS. As a member of our fast-paced organization, you will have the opportunity to be part of a rapidly evolving team, driving experiences that will delight and inspire millions of people. Our commitment to excellence and our creativity enable our customers to do amazing things. We build technology that inspires people. What inspires you? Creating something new and finding solutions for complex problems? Working with world-class innovators? All of the above? Then we want to talk to you about this job opportunity. We are looking for motivated individuals interested in Apple Immersive Video formats to work with our team of high-performing and risk-taking innovators to create services that are out of this world. **Description** The ideal engineer for this role is comfortable working in a dynamic and creative team charged with ensuring reliability of many critical applications. The successful engineer will work closely with cross functional teams to develop robust solutions that will improve productivity and deliver services with high quality. You will be responsible for setting the bar high, going beyond ensuring a great experience. You'll take an active role in shaping the quality of our hardware and may lead others. - Provide functional hardware testing for backend services and platforms. - Build SRE Automation tools and platforms with the goal of 100% automation and reduction of regression test cycles. - Innovate and Build Functional testing tools and enhance existing automation platforms. - Work closely with multi-functional organizations, project teams and clients to develop project schedules, execute test plans and cases, and deliver high quality products. - Act as a strong advocate for quality in the hardware development process for software engineering. - Contribute to initiatives to improve the overall QE process, such as identifying gaps or inefficiencies in workflows and suggesting improvements. **Minimum Qualifications** + BSCS or comparable degree and/or relevant experience + 3+ Years - Hardware SRE Role + 2+ Years - Linux + 2+ Years - Linux Command Line + 1+ Years - Media Technologies + Expert Communication skills **Key Qualifications** **Preferred Qualifications** + Management + Python + Networking Experience (TCP, UDP, SRT) + Performance Analysis + Video Processing + Audio Processing + Docker **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 $166,600 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. 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