NAND Q&R Engineer

Summary

Imagine what you could create at Apple. Here, groundbreaking ideas evolve rapidly into products, services, and experiences that transform industries. Bring your technical mastery, analytical mindset, and creative energy—there’s no limit to what you can accomplish. At Apple, you’ll collaborate with forward-thinking engineers who pair innovation with precision, combining deep coding expertise, advanced reliability data analysis, and cutting-edge technology to redefine what’s possible. Our shared mission: to deliver meaningful innovation and leave the world better than we found it!

Description

As an Apple NAND Q&R Engineer, you will shape the future of Apple’s mass storage architecture by leveraging your coding, data analytics, and Q&R engineering expertise. You’ll integrate statistical insight with hardware quality and reliability data to optimize flash memory technologies and influence how Apple devices achieve industry-leading performance and reliability. Working across EPM, product engineering, test, and supplier teams, you’ll help translate complex data into actionable reliability improvements and next-generation product solutions.

Responsibilities

Drive vendor NAND die development to meet Apple’s standards for quality and reliability.
Lead collaborative investigations of NAND device quality and reliability issues using data-driven root-cause analysis.
Present trend analyses, risk assessments, and technical recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders and leadership.
Apply statistical modeling and data visualization techniques to detect anomalies and guide issue resolution.
Develop and implement automated scripts and tools (Python, SQL, or similar) to analyze NAND device quality and reliability data at scale.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
Experience in NAND development, characterization, or process engineering.
Experience with statistical data analysis and large dataset interpretation.
Experience in NAND qual testing, failure analysis and/or debugging.

Preferred Qualifications

MS or PhD in a technical discipline with 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
Programming background in Python, MATLAB, or equivalent languages for data processing and system analysis.
Proficiency in automating data analysis workflows and developing data pipelines for Q&R evaluation.
Experience correlating NAND device parameters with product-level Q&R through coding and analytics tools.
Familiarity with multiple lithography and process technologies from concept through qualification.
Deep understanding of NAND system architecture for embedded or SSD designs and competitor benchmarking.
Exceptional analytical judgment, technical communication, and problem-solving skills.

Pay & Benefits — Cupertino, California, United States

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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.

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.