Audio Software Test Engineer - Airpods

Audio Software Test Engineer - Airpods

The Audio Media Technologies Group (AMT) provides the audio, video, and graphics foundation across all of Apple's innovative products, including AirPods, iPhone, iPad, AppleTV, AppleWatch, iTunes, iOS and macOS, as well as professional and consumer applications from Final Cut, Logic and other Apple applications. The Audio QA - AirPods Team provides audio software test support across all of Apple's AirPods products and AirPods Audio features. We are seeking a creative, and organized test engineer to develop testing solutions to support and enhance our quality initiatives. Audio drivers, firmware and audio subsystems will all be qualified using manual test passes and applying subjective measures of Audio Quality on the AirPods products. As well as building plans to automate test suites.

You will contribute to the quality and testing of Apple AirPods products. You will work with peer groups to understand the needs, challenges and existing tools and be involved in defining and updating team test plans, test cases, processes and procedures. Taking existing test cases and test suites and architecting automation plans. In this position you will need to be a self-starter with excellent communications skills, both verbal & written and have an attention to detail. You'll need to work well on a team and on your own and at times lead your test areas which will require the presentation and communications of testing progress, issues found, and champion the improved quality of your areas. The fast-paced nature of the job requires someone who can work well under pressure and can quickly adapt to new technologies into effective audio testing. We are seeking someone who is intensely curious yet focused on delivering results in a timely manner. Having eyes, ears and passion for user focused quality is required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience in audio test engineering
• Advanced understanding of macOS and iOS platforms is a must
• Expertise in Audio Testing, isolating issues, devising test plans, driving to specifications
• Familiarity with real-time audio handling (sample rates, buffering, PCM, drivers, etc.)
• Proficient in using Python and command line interfaces
• Knowledge of Apple software developer tools (Xcode, Objective-C)
• A foundational understanding of electronics, audio technology, and recording studios
• Musicians & Audiophiles welcome

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with FPGAs, development boards preferred
• Audio DSP experience is preferred
• BS/BA in Computer Science, Audio Engineering or Music Technology

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 $118,500 and $244,100, 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.