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Automation Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (San Francisco Bay Area, CA; Los Angeles, CA), Hybrid (Los Angeles, CA)$137.5k - $250.7kfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Beats Engineering team at Apple seeks an Automation Engineer to develop and maintain automation frameworks and test environments for embedded hardware/software. Responsible for test flows, automation infrastructure, and validating functionality and performance across systems within a continuous integration setup.

Responsibilities

  • Develop/maintain test automation frameworks
  • Design and develop test plans
  • Debug and isolate issues/bugs in test automation
  • Report results across multiple teams
  • Craft automated tools and tests for deploying and maintaining frameworks in CI environments
  • Investigate use cases and system-level operation; develop software to validate functionality and performance of the systems

Qualifications

  • 5 years of quality testing experience
  • BS or MS in CS/CE/EE or equivalent experience
  • Proficiency in Python with practical testing-focused coding experience
  • Hands-on experience in firmware and algorithm validation, preferably related to sensor technologies
  • Practical knowledge of validating machine learning models and algorithms
  • Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and SDLC
  • Committed to quality and delivering great customer experiences
  • Knowledge of wireless standards (Bluetooth Classic/LE, WiFi, Thread)
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Skills

Required:PythonTest automation frameworksFirmware validationAlgorithm validationQA methodologies
Nice to have:Wireless standards

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Education reimbursement for career advancement (tuition)
  • Discretionary bonuses or commission potential and relocation availability
Last updated Aug 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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