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Software Engineer - Test and Validation

San Diego, United States of America💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-13 → 2026-09-28

Core

Develop ML-powered automated test frameworks and predictive models for functional, stability, and performance testing of AirPods hardware and firmware.

Role type

Senior IC software engineer in test and validation (ML/AI focus)

Builds

Large-scale automated testing frameworks and predictive failure models for consumer audio products

Domain

Consumer electronics (audio) + Machine Learning + Embedded Systems

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Python, machine learning algorithms, embedded systems testing, software engineering fundamentals, problem-solving

Preferred skills

hardware/firmware/software validation, AI tools (Claude, MCPs), data science, computer vision, real-time audio, Bluetooth technologies, data visualization (Tableau, Superset)

Technologies

Python, Tableau, Superset

Responsibilities

Design and implement automated stress, performance, and stability tests for embedded systems; Contribute to ML-powered test automation frameworks; Analyze validation data to build predictive models; Write and update problem reports with ML-assisted analysis; Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and QA teams

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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