Embedded Quality Engineer - Camera

Summary

We are looking for an experienced and outcome-driven Embedded Quality Engineer - Camera to ensure that we deliver the best-in-class camera/ISP solution for Apple products! In this role, you will play a critical part in qualifying camera firmware and drivers, ensuring we ship a high-quality product that delights and inspires millions of Apple customers every day. As a member of our fast-paced group, you will have the outstanding and exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of upcoming products. This is a chance to make a significant impact on the camera experience for a global audience.

Description

In this role, you will:

Own end-to-end testing for assigned camera features across multiple platforms
Design and execute test plans covering functionality, performance, power, stability, and image quality
Build scalable automated tests and test tooling integrated with CI/CD pipelines
Perform exploratory manual testing to surface issues automation misses
Triage, reproduce, and root-cause defects in partnership with firmware and driver teams
Analyze results across builds to identify regressions, trends, and release risk

Minimum Qualifications

BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience.
3+ years testing embedded systems, including authoring system and feature-level test plans
Experience building test automation for embedded or firmware targets
Proficiency in Python or a comparable scripting language
Comfortable in macOS or Linux command-line environments
Solid grounding in QA methodology and structured test process

Preferred Qualifications

Experience shipping high-volume consumer hardware
Hands-on image quality evaluation using charts, light boxes, or measurement equipment
Experience with pre-silicon or early hardware bring-up validation
Familiarity with debugging firmware via logs, traces, and instrumented builds
Working knowledge of camera or imaging fundamentals: ISP pipeline, 3A, video formats, or color spaces
Demonstrated use of with AI-assisted engineering tools and prompt construction to develop tools (e.g test authoring, log analysis, debugging ) to increase engineering throughput, plus a willingness to adopt new AI workflows into day-to-day test development

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 $144,600 and $263,800, 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.