Audio QA Engineer

Apple•Cupertino, CA

About The Position

Imagine what you could do at Apple! Everyday, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Do you bring passion and dedication to your job? If so, we are looking for individuals like you. The Audio Media Technologies team (AMT) is at the center of audio, video and graphics support in Apple’s innovative products, including the AirPods, HomePod, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV. AMTs Audio team provides the audio foundation for various high profile features like Game Audio, Siri, FaceTime, media capture, playback and API’s for third party developers to enrich our platforms. The team is looking for talented engineers who are passionate about building audio features and products for millions of customers and care about overall user experience. You will revolutionize the audio experience for game and future audio technologies. Audio drivers, firmware and audio subsystems will all be areas of testing you will be responsible for. As a member of this team, you will have a unique opportunity to work with some of Apple's most advanced technologies to help build empowering solutions for everyone. You’ll be instrumental in the development and testing of our next-generation interactive computing platform. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand the requirements, challenges, and existing tools. You’ll be involved in defining and refining team test tools, processes, and procedures. This role demands self-motivation, exceptional communication skills, and meticulous attention to detail. You’ll work effectively both within a team and independently. The dynamic nature of the job requires someone who can thrive under pressure and quickly adapt to new technologies for effective audio testing. We’re looking for a candidate driven by curiosity who prioritizes timely delivery of results. A keen ear for quality is a must.

Requirements

At least 3-5 years of experience in general test engineering required.
Expertise in audio testing, software testing, isolation issues, and developing test plans to meet specifications.
A foundational understanding of electronic and audio technology.
Ability to effectively triage problems, prioritize accordingly, and propose solutions.
Strong ear for sound anomalies and the validation of sound quality.
Familiarity with real-time audio handling, including sample rates, buffering, PCM, drivers, and related concepts.
Experience working on augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technology is highly valued.
Experience working with automation and scripting is also advantageous.
B.S. or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Audio Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Music Technology, or equivalent experience