Apple is seeking a creative and hands-on Quality Engineer to validate the next-generation MacBook trackpads and keyboards. This role involves testing hardware and ensuring that the devices accurately interpret user interactions. The engineer will work closely with a collaborative team of developers and experts, focusing on both early prototypes and mass production. The main challenge is to apply technical knowledge while empathizing with the end-user to enhance the overall user experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in firmware validation, embedded development, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in firmware validation or development with a track record of shipping quality consumer products.
• Demonstrated experience with bug hunting, regression testing, and system-level debugging.
• Ability to understand and test the underlying logic that maps physical inputs to software events.
• Experience designing or programming robotic automation fixtures and integrating them into test frameworks.
• Proficiency with Python, Bash, Swift, or other scripting languages for test automation.
• Experience with embedded software architecture and hardware debugging tools.

• Drive the validation of MacBook trackpads and keyboards.
• Architect new test cases that push firmware and logic to their limits.
• Act as a strategic partner to Firmware, Software, and Algorithms Developers.
• Use generated data to influence design decisions.
• Identify scenarios where code functions correctly but the user experience is lacking.
• Collaborate with Product Design and Human Factors teams.

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.