Location Software Engineer - Test

Cupertino, California, United StatesSoftware and Services

Join the Sensing and Connectivity team to work on Location Technologies that power critical experiences in Apple products. We build highly innovative and deeply impactful location features based on the core wireless technologies such as GNSS, Ultra Wide Band (UWB), WiFi and Bluetooth. These are used across many of the our products and is the foundation of Maps Navigation, Fitness applications - among many more. As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the rare and rewarding opportunity to craft upcoming products that will delight and inspire our customers. We’re looking for an individual to help us build automation infrastructure, automated tests, and tools to enhance our QA processes and deliver the best location experience for our customers. Are you highly technical, a strong communicator, collaborative, and have great programming skills? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

The Location Software Quality team undertakes special projects for the Sensing and Connectivity groups at Apple. These projects have ranged from developing data crowdsourcing systems to prototyping apps & features for future OS releases. We are looking for an engineer with deep understanding of GNSS technologies and the possibilities such technologies hold for improved positioning and Fitness use-cases. You will work closely with developers and other cross functional stake holders to understand the features and use data-driven test results to influence and craft the end product. You will use your programming skills to automate test processes, data analysis, and reporting.

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
3+ years of solid understanding of GNSS/WiFi or other location technologies
Deep understanding of QA methodologies and automation strategy

Experience with or designed automated build & test systems
2+ years of experience writing Python code
Excellent knowledge of software development lifecycle, testing methodologies, and testing tools
Ability to drive cross-functional communications, understanding dependencies while also ensuring a tight timeline can be maintained
Laser-focused on the smallest details that are meaningful to our customers.
You have worked in fast-paced, agile environment, and can pivot easily to support new user requirements
Strong mentoring skills and a commitment to team development

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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 seek to promote 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

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