System Validation Engineer - Apple Watch

Summary Posted: Mar 26, 2024 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200541347 Do you want to help create the next flagship Apple Product? The Apple Watch system validation team is looking for individuals with real passion and innovation for shipping exceptional consumer products. You are someone with a strong automation background, exposure to computer hardware, willing to be hands-on with debugging efforts, and able to work expertly with multiple engineering teams to close a list of critical tasks and improve our design quality. In this role, you will have the opportunity to deep-dive into technical issues, develop and maintain validation automation architecture, and help mitigate project risks while helping engineer long-term innovation. Key Qualifications Key Qualifications Strong programming skills in Python Experience with BSD / Unix-Like operating system Exposure to computer architecture/VLSI Shipped multiple hardware projects, possessing basic electrical engineering fundamentals for understanding hardware design Strong passion for quality assurance in software and hardware, including experience in finding, investigating, and fixing bugs Experience with Git and codebase management Team collaborator with excellent interpersonal communication skills who thrives in a demanding cross-functional environment Critical thinker who is detail-oriented and innately curious Description Description - Cross-functional collaboration to design, develop, and implement system tests to stress prototype hardware and ensure product quality. - Timely execution of rack test plan, working with System EE, Program Management, and Module teams to define and prioritize execution. - Driving debug efforts with HW, SW, Silicon, and module teams for issues found during rack testing as well as issues related to rack infrastructure. - Custom script development to enable failure analysis and improve factory test coverage. - Stress rack improvement and maintenance. Education & Experience Education & Experience BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering, with a minimum of three to five years of experience Additional Requirements Additional Requirements Pay & Benefits Pay & Benefits 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 $116,105.60 and $208,300.00 annualized, 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. 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. Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.