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HID - Firmware Quality Engineer

Cupertino, CA

Summary

Posted: Apr 2, 2024

Role Number:200545542

Be part of the engineering team crafting next generation health monitoring features on Watch. The Human Interface Device team is looking for a hard-working and innovative Quality Engineer with a working understanding of testing microcontroller based firmware that collaborates with sensors and various other system components, along with strong programming skills. You will be a motivated individual who independently follows up on bugs, collaborates with developers to resolve low-level issues and can understand and discuss technical problems with other Quality Engineers, development partners and program managers.

Key Qualifications

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  • Your responsibilities in this role include:
  • Owning verification and validation strategies for embedded systems that run Health algorithms on watchOS and iOS devices
  • Defining, implementing, and performing testing solutions to validate Firmware.
  • Crafting and developing automation test scripts and libraries
  • Analyzing and prioritizing test results
  • Working closely with Algorithm, SW, and FW development teams and Regulatory team to ensure timely delivery of quality product
  • Working cross-functionally to drive quality and communicate results

Description

3+ years of experience in Quality Engineering Ability to develop test automation from test specifications Partnering with a development team to quickly understand an architecture, break it into functional parts, come up with a plan to test/validate, and identify and target weaknesses Understanding microcontroller based embedded systems, including algorithms Experience with signal processing techniques to assist in design validation Experience with data-driven testing strategies and approaches Crafting creative ways to exercise embedded subsystems, communication protocols (SPI, I2C, etc) and high-level features of embedded devices Experience in programming languages such as Python and/or Objective-C Shown skill in bug-hunting and debugging Tracking performance, reporting results to management, driving issues to closure

Education & Experience

BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience

Additional Requirements

  • Knowledge of Macintosh systems and Mac OS or UNIX variant
  • Experience working with Medical Device and/or SaMD
  • Experience using QMS tools

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 $138,900.00 and $256,500.00, 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.

Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA, USA
Job ID: apple-200545542-1
Employment Type: Other

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