Role at a glance
- Salary
- $144.6K – $263.8K/yr
- Location
- Cupertino, California, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience
- BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience.
- Education
- BS
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Role Summary
The Embedded Quality Engineer - Camera qualifies camera firmware and drivers for Apple camera/ISP solutions across platforms. The role focuses on camera feature quality, performance, stability, power, and image quality while collaborating with development and QA teams to diagnose issues and manage product risks.
What You'll Do
- Drive and own testing of camera features across platforms.
- Design test cases and implement test plans for camera functionality, performance, power, stability, and image quality.
- Execute manual tests and develop automated tests and test tools for CI/CD pipelines.
- Collaborate with development and multifunctional QA teams to triage, diagnose, and debug issues.
- Identify trends and highlight potential risks.
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3+ years of QA experience testing embedded system products, including developing system/feature-level test plans and test cases and automating them intelligently; solid understanding of development lifecycles, QA methodologies, and structured test processes; proficiency in Python or a similar scripting language.
Required
- 3+ years of QA experience testing embedded system products
- System/feature-level test plans and test cases
- Test automation
- Development lifecycles, QA methodologies, and structured test processes
- Python or a similar scripting language
Preferred
- Understanding of camera technologies, image signal processing (ISP) pipeline, 3A, video formats, and color space
- Familiarity with command-line operation of macOS or Unix/Linux
- Strong verbal and interpersonal skills
- Experience working on successful, large-volume consumer products
Original job description
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Original job description
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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:
- Independently drive and own testing of camera features across platforms.
-Design test cases and implement test plans related to the functionality, performance, power, stability, and image quality of our camera solution.
-Execute creative manual tests and develop scalable automated tests and test tools that will be integrated with CI/CD pipelines.
-Collaborate with development teams and multi-functional QA teams to triage, diagnose, and debug issues to determine the root cause.
-Identify trends and highlight potential risks.
Minimum Qualifications
BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience.
3+ years of QA experience testing embedded system products: developing system/feature-level test plans and test cases and automating these intelligently
Solid understanding of development lifecycles, QA methodologies, and structured test processes.
Proficiency in Python or a similar scripting language.
Understanding of camera technologies, image signal processing (ISP) pipeline, 3A, video formats, and color space is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with command-line operation of operating systems such as macOS or Unix/Linux.
Strong verbal and interpersonal skills.
Experience working on successful, large-volume consumer products
Passionate about new technologies with a proactive, detail oriented mindset and dedication to product excellence.
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.
About the company
Apple
Large Enterprise
Apple Inc. is a global technology company known for its innovative products and services, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, and Apple Watch. Founded in 1976, Apple has continuously pushed the boundaries of design and functionality, earning a reputation for high-quality consumer electronics and software solutions like iOS and macOS. With a strong commitment to user experience and privacy, Apple also leads in digital services, offering platforms such as the App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud. The company's focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility further enhances its standing as a leader in the technology sector.
Apple Inc. is a global technology company known for its innovative products and services, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, and Apple Watch. Founded in 1976, Apple has continuously pushed the boundaries of design and functionality, earning a reputation for high-quality consumer electronics and software solutions like iOS and macOS. With a strong commitment to user experience and privacy, Apple also leads in digital services, offering platforms such as the App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud. The company's focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility further enhances its standing as a leader in the technology sector.