Audio QA Engineer

Apple • Cupertino, CA

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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 group in Apple’s Software Engineering
organization is building a Perception Quality team to develop and validate a
secure software architecture for multi-modal awareness on Apple platforms. This
highly cross-functional team will work with experts across Apple who develop
advanced machine learning AI algorithms that utilize input from cameras,
microphones, and other sensors to enable future Apple products to better
understand the world around them, while maintaining Apple’s industry-leading
standards for privacy and security. We are seeking a creative, and organized
test engineer to perform manual testing on the next generation of interactive
computing for our platforms and work with automated solutions to support and
enhance our quality initiatives. 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

• 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 solid 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 with automation and scripting is also advantageous.

Nice To Haves

• B.S. or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Audio Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Music Technology, or equivalent experience
• Experience working on augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technology is highly valued.
• Ability to script in Python is a plus
• Audio DSP experience is a plus
• Understanding of game audio implementation is a plus
• Musicians welcome

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level