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Tools & Automation Engineer **Los Angeles, California, United States** **Hardware** **Summary** Posted: **Jun 05, 2025** Weekly Hours: **40** Role Number: **200604067** Imagine what you can do here. Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their lives best work. Together we create products and experiences people once couldn't have imagined, and now, can't imagine living without. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. **Description** APPLE INC has the following available in Los Angeles, California. Analyze audio for testing key features of one or more products and software updates using background in digital and acoustic audio fundamentals, audio measurement, and analysis tools such as Unix/Linux shell scripting. Develop user scenarios, test cases from scenarios by applying audio system knowledge to identify critical issues of Bluetooth Audio, and Embedded Audio systems for validating device performance for features like Siri, Spatial audio and other audio features of headphones and speakers. Develop test tools, automation and other solutions to improve Bluetooth Technologies and overall product quality using Python or equivalent language. Improve existing automated test infrastructure and fixture design using software testing framework and knowledge of CI infrastructures and GIT for implementing industry standard software development practices to improve product quality and increase the test coverage to catch bugs and regressions in build releases, assuring optimal performance for the customers. Verify the proper functioning and quality of features prior to shipping using background of testing embedded consumer electronics or mobile devices using performance indicators like Acceptance rate, False acceptance rate for Siri tests, develop tools for automating spatial audio evaluations using signal analysis techniques using Python libraries like Scipy and Numpy and electronics parts like stepper motors and microcontrollers and other proprietary tools from Apple. Identify key features and underlying functionality of software systems using experience in Numpy and SciPy in Python while working closely with other team members to craft and complete tests cases. Isolate and report defects, and verify fixes through regression testing and other test methodologies while working closely with development teams for successfully fixing bugs that may impact customer experience for Beats products. 10% Domestic Travel Required. 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 $164,392 - $195,200/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: Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. **Minimum Qualifications** + Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation. + 2 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: + Using CI infrastructures and GIT for updating and maintaining software infrastructure, and identifying bugs and regressions. + Using Numpy and SciPy in Python for implementing audio signal processing methods, including FFT for signal analysis to validate audio performance. + Using Unix/Linux shell scripting for implementing and managing automation workflows and execution of test cases. + Performing regression testing for tracing origins of deviations from expected product behavior. + Experience in performance metrics (False-Acceptance-Rate and False-Rejection-Rate) for AI based virtual assistants. + Using Python automation frameworks for developing automation of audio performance evaluations for products. + Experience with audio measurement techniques to create and update test protocols + Experience with Head and Torso simulators, mouth simulators, professional audio and scientific/advanced audio measurement hardwares (Audio Precision and Brüel & Kjær). + SCRUM and Agile methodologies experience, including using Atlassian tools JIRA, confluence and Radar. + Experience in QA best practices and tools for regression (tracking, bug fixing, analysis, management and reporting). **Preferred Qualifications** + N/A Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant ( . Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant ( . Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation. Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.Learn more about the E-Verify program ( . Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more . Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more . Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you're applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines applicable in your area. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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