Software Development Engineer - Test

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Description

APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Work with Software Development Engineers in the decomposition of requirements and the development of automated test cases. Review software design documents and code to understand functionality. Deliver Python automation libraries for use in test development. Coordinate with various development teams to re-use existing code libraries and models where possible. Design and maintain various test platforms and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Systems. Automate and execute tests. Log, report, and analyze root cause defects. Upgrade and maintain test platforms. Support end customer, manufacturing, and field issueresolution. Develop fixtures and associated Python infrastructure for ground-truth performance measurements. Create comprehensive validation strategies by reviewing engineering requirement documents and datasheets. Develop and enforce performance specifications. Triage bug reports created by internal engineers and external customers. 40 hours/week. 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 $149,365 - $220,900/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. PAY & BENEFITS: 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: https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Astronautical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field and 1 year of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
• 1 year of experience with each of the following skills is required:
• Utilizing Logic Analyzer to validate peripheral driver sequences.
• Developing automated firmware test suites and associated infrastructure using Python.
• Creating comprehensive test plans from engineering requirement documents and datasheets.
• Conducting firmware stress testing, regression testing, and integration testing.
• Validating and debugging I2C, I2S, and TDM communication protocols.
• Utilizing signal processing techniques on analog sensor data to quantify performance.
• Triaging internal and external customer bug reports by investigating system logs.
• Implementing communication layers in Python between host and Device Under Test (DUT).

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