Audio SQA Engineer

Summary

Posted: Dec 10, 2024

Role Number:200581701

Would you like to contribute to an excellent user experience that people expect from Apple devices inside the audio space? We are the Beats Engineering team and looking for a highly motivated Audio QA Engineer who will be part of our Beats Audio Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Team in Culver City! This is a highly technical role in which you will combine your strong background in audio DSP with performing acoustic measurements. You will lead manual and automated evaluation and validation efforts to assess the quality and performance of Beats products. Apply today!

Description

Drive and lead Beats Audio QA activities, including manual and automated evaluation and validation, during the development stage of our future audio products. Use sophisticated and highly specialized audio measurement equipment to validate the audio performance of our systems. Drive the development of automated audio quality tests. Actively listen to our devices to determine the level of audio quality. Create test plans and strategies. Schedule, execute and delegate test runs. File high-quality bug reports to facilitate efficient debugging. Actively manage, and triage reported issues and be involved in root-causing defects. Use internal development tools to extract logs and other data from the system under test. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in CS/CE/EE or similar field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant professional industry experience in an engineering role, preferably in a pro-audio, hearing aid, or similar field.
• Strong background and understanding of audio signal processing and analysis (filtering, frequency response, VAD, noise reduction) and audio measurement tools and equipment (signal generators and analyzers, artificial head-and-torso measurements).
• Excellent understanding of systems engineering principles (requirements, specifications, verification).
• Strong understanding of QA responsibilities and good practices.
• Proficient in at least one programming language that supports OOP such as Python.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in command-line tools such as bash.
• Familiarity with Linux-based operating systems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Pay & Benefits

• 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 $129,600 and $236,300, 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.