Tools and Automation Engineer - Core I/O Quality Engineering

Join the team responsible for ensuring the highest quality for I/O technologies at the heart of products known to surprise and delight our customers. The Core I/O Quality Engineering team is part of the Core OS organization and is responsible for validating functionality & stability of firmware device drivers & frameworks for High Speed I/O interfaces such as USB, Thunderbolt™, PCIe, DisplayPort and accessory management software.

Description

This is a highly entrepreneurial team, always looking for innovative ways to improve status quo and solve difficult problems. We are looking for someone who can lead the charge on quality for one or more technology areas. You will work in a fast paced environment, interacting directly with development teams within the organization as well as cross-functional teams. The nature of the position requires excellent communication skills, strong multi-tasking abilities & cross-functional collaboration to resolve issues.

","responsibilities":"Own overall testing and quality of the technologies for which you are responsible

Author test plans & automated scripts for new and existing technologies.

Contribute to development of test automation to support testing on shipping & in-development Apple Systems.

Investigate and analyze issues spanning across the hardware and software interaction layers

Work closely with engineering and project management teams to ensure quality releases

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with testing or debugging issues related to device drivers, firmware or other low level software

Experience in working with I/O technologies (USB, PCIe, Display technologies etc.)

Experience using Protocol Analyzers & Oscilloscope.

Highly motivated, creative, and organized

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience/skills

Solid OS & Embedded Systems fundamentals

Familiarity with Python or other scripting languages.

Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, driving issues to resolution.

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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 $115,700 and $203,000, 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.