Software Engineer - Test and Validation

Do you want to make a positive impact on the direction of new, key technologies in consumer products while pioneering the future of intelligent quality assurance?

We're seeking a creative and motivated Software Engineer to join our Product Systems Quality team, working to ensure world-changing Mac and Home products are delivered at the highest quality to all our customers! To achieve this, it requires building large automated frameworks to gather thousands of hours of test data weekly, and we need people like you to help us build and maintain our tools for critical stability testing of Mac and Home products. You'll plan, design and write code for system stability automation with an emphasis on hardware-centric software risks simultaneously run on a large number of systems. You will be at the nexus of hardware and software where you work cross-functionally with several engineering and QA teams to identify risk areas and testing responses, and to support engineering investigations.

We expect artificial intelligence and machine learning to be at the core of the work, developing next-generation automation tools that predict, prevent, and optimize critical system failures before they impact customers.

Come join our team!

Description

As a Software Engineer you will be responsible for the development of key new areas of Mac and Home stability test coverage enhanced by machine learning capabilities while also balancing the day-to-day operations of existing automation that runs on thousands of units daily.

Responsibilities:

Help design and implement automated stress and stability tests for embedded systems, with hardware-centric focus

Contribute to ML-powered test automation frameworks and validation tools

Analyze validation/test data and help build predictive models that detect issues early

Write and update problem reports, including ML-assisted analysis of failures and root causes

Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and QA teams to learn the broader testing landscape

Adapt to rapid project schedules and shifting priorities common in new-product development

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with hardware/software validation, hardware/software integration, or testing methodologies

Background in data science, machine learning, computer vision, or statistical data analysis

Exposure to CoreML, Swift, or iOS/macOS development through coursework or projects

Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools such as Tableau or Superset

Project or research experience applying ML to anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, or test optimization

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

2 years experience involving machine learning algorithms and their practical applications

Hands-on programming experience with Python

Exposure to one or more ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX)

Familiarity with software engineering fundamentals (version control, testing, debugging)

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a cross-disciplinary team environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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 $126,800 and $220,900, 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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