Systems Quality Engineer - Accessory Ecosystem
Core
Ensuring quality of interactions between Apple devices, accessories, and power sources from prototype to release.
Role type
Senior IC systems quality engineer (hardware/software integration)
Builds
Automated test frameworks and analysis tooling for hardware interoperability
Domain
Consumer electronics / Hardware protocols
Required skills
Test automation development, Python, C/C++, Hardware protocol validation (USB, PCIe, I2C, SPI), Test planning, Statistical analysis, Failure investigation
Preferred skills
Code review, USB-PD power negotiation, Type-C specifications, AI tooling for automation, Customer impact quantification
Technologies
Python, C/C++, USB, PCIe, I2C, SPI, USB-PD, Type-C
Responsibilities
Write test plans and execute testing to hold sign-off, Represent quality risks to leadership using telemetry, Investigate and close functional/interop/power failures, Advance team test automation and analysis tooling, Review automation for scalability
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC