Software Development Engineer in Test - Charging & Inductive Power

Software Development Engineer in Test - Charging & Inductive Power

San Diego, California, United States Software and Services

The Core OS Charging & Inductive Power organization is looking for a highly motivated, self-driven, and passionate software development engineer to join the quality engineering team in San Diego. As a critical member of the team, you will be working daily with software developers on charging technologies in the wired adapter, inductive power, battery management, and gauging across multiple platforms. Your responsibilities will span across all phases of software delivery process of Apple’s products, from early design to product launch and beyond.

Through ownership of the overall software quality of these technology areas, you’ll be required to become very familiar the underlying SW/FW and its algorithms, control loops, and interfaces. You will take on responsibilities of working with many cross-functional teams to solve large scale complex problems, fully automated test plan development and execution, building internal frameworks and tools, SW unit testing with mocks/stubs, multiple forms of process automation, systems engineering, and influencing design decisions in production SW/FW with a focus on quality in a technology area that users around the world rely upon.

Create well formulated, scalable software solutions for various charging and wired adapter technologies across many platforms. Devise and execute a testing strategy for one or more major technologies/features in the charging domain. Quickly gain a deep understanding of the design, requirements and architecture of energy technologies SW/FW. Influence inclusion of testability into the software design. Develop and automate unit, functional and system-level tests.

Define and drive quality metrics to track progress and improvements throughout the SDLCC. Collaborate cross-functionally with peer test, QA and validation teams across Apple. Assess and represent end-user impact of issues, shaping key product decisions. Explore novel approaches to create new frameworks, systems engineering solutions, tools, automation and infrastructure to streamline code development and quality practices.

• Develops test frameworks, tools, and automation.
• Triage, debug, and maintain existing test suites and automation.
• Works collaboratively with developers and other quality engineers to achieve objectives and solve complex problems.

• Minimum 2 to 3 years experience in software development
• Excellent understanding in writing, reading and debugging C, C++
• Excellent understanding of developing class-based python tests and python frameworks
• Excellent understanding of embedded architecture
• Experience in testing and automation of embedded systems and firmware
• Excellent understanding of computer architecture and operating systems concepts
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking, debugging and troubleshooting skills for large, complex problems
• Excellent collaborative and communication skills in large cross-functional team environments
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail
• Familiarity with bug triage

• Familiarity with wired adapter, battery management systems, or power is a plus
• Experience with data analytics, big data is a plus
• Experience with control systems is a plus

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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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…