Apple SkillBridge Fellowship Program

Apple’s SkillBridge Fellowship Program offers transitioning service members a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in a dynamic, corporate environment during their final six months of military service. Through this full-time fellowship, participants gain exposure to the rhythm and culture at Apple, while building professional relationships, refining their civilian workplace skills, and contributing to impactful projects in a supportive setting.Fellows are embedded within teams and given access to training and networking opportunities designed to help them navigate the transition from military to civilian careers with confidence. The program is structured to offer a meaningful, real-world experience that complements their military background and prepares them for future career success in the private sector.

ABOUT THE JOB

Job Title: Headphones and Accessories Software Quality EngineerJob Summary:Join our Sensing and Connectivity team and drive innovation that matters. We craft and seamlessly integrate technologies that enrich people’s lives and deliver the best user experience. The Headphones and Accessories Quality Engineering team is looking for a motivated Integrity or Automation Engineer with the ability to seek solutions to unusual problems, test and maintain next-generation personal audio, UX/UI, and connectivity solutions. You will be responsible for creating and delivering world-changing experiences on the very latest Apple products.
Job Description:As a Quality Engineer for the Headphones and Accessories team, you will focus on testing AirPods products across our vast Apple product ecosystem. Your key responsibilities include: designing and executing automated and manual test plans, validating complex user scenarios and features, triaging for any discrepancies, as well as monitoring and driving customer issues. You will complete both documented and ad hoc testing to ensure high-quality releases. Drive quality and champion bug fixes, working closely with Engineering and cross-functional teams to analyze the root causes for the issues.
Minimum Qualifications:Experience coding in C++, Python, or similar programming languages.Familiarity with test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, PyTest, or similar).Domain expertise in one of these areas preferred: Bluetooth, Audio, Wireless RF protocols.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.Self-motivated, dedicated with validated creative and critical thinking capabilitiesProven track record in defining robust test plans and delivering high-quality outcomesDeep understanding of Software QA methodologies & practicesExcellent problem-solving and debugging skillsDemonstrated ability to lead a complete functional area of an application or productExcellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skillsExcellent teammate who would thrive in a reciprocal environmentEfficient time management and organization, ability to handle multiple tasks and thrive in a fast-paced environmentLaser-focused on the smallest details that are meaningful to our customersObsessively passionate and inquisitive, and seek to pursue everyday problems in innovative ways.Passionate about consumer products and technology.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designing and executing automated and manual test plans
• Validating complex user scenarios and features
• Triaging for any discrepancies
• Monitoring and driving customer issues
• Championing bug fixes and analyzing root causes for issues

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience coding in C++, Python, or similar programming languages
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, PyTest, or similar)
• Domain expertise in Bluetooth, Audio, Wireless RF protocols preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
• Proven track record in defining robust test plans and delivering high-quality outcomes
• Deep understanding of Software QA methodologies & practices
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead a complete functional area of an application or product
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills
• Efficient time management and organization, ability to handle multiple tasks and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Laser-focused on the smallest details that are meaningful to our customers
• Obsessively passionate and inquisitive, and seek to solve everyday problems in innovative ways
• Passionate about consumer products and technology

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

All opportunities have an on site, in office requirement. Location for this Fellowship program is listed in the Job Description.

BENEFITS

• Exposure to the rhythm and culture at Apple
• Building professional relationships
• Refining civilian workplace skills
• Contributing to impactful projects in a supportive setting
• Access to training and networking opportunities

OTHER

All opportunities have an on site, in office requirement. Location for this Fellowship program is listed in the Job Description.