senior software engineering QA Engineer ic 7+ yrs Bachelor's · Posted May 28, 2026

Skills

Python Testing Automation Data Analytics

About this role

Apple is hiring a senior-level QA Engineer in the software engineering function based in Herzliya, Israel. The posting calls out experience with Python, Testing, Automation, Data Analytics and roughly 7+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Role: QA Engineer
Function: software engineering
Level: senior
Track: Individual contributor
Employment: Full-time
Location: Herzliya, Israel
Experience: 7+ years
Education: Bachelor's degree
Department: Hardware
Posted: May 28, 2026

AI Summary

Senior Audio Engineer designing and executing audio/voice processing tests in controlled laboratory environments. Requires 7+ years audio testing experience, deep signal processing knowledge, proficiency with acoustic measurement tools (POLQA, PESQ, HEAD equipment), Python automation, and ability to isolate quality issues across processing stages.

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Job description

from Apple careers

Apple's Hardware group is home to some of the world's most advanced technologies - powering the experiences that define Apple products.
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Audio — Voice Processing & Environmental Test Engineer to join our team in Herzliya.
<h3>Minimum Qualifications</h3>BSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Acoustics, Audio Engineering, or a related field
7+ years of experience in audio testing, voice quality evaluation, or acoustic system validation
Proven experience working within or alongside professional audio/acoustic test laboratories
Demonstrated ability to design repeatable, controlled test environments and methodologies
Experience with both objective measurement tools and subjective listening evaluation protocols
Strong system-level understanding with the ability to isolate quality issues to specific processing stages
Deep understanding of audio signal processing fundamentals — frequency domain analysis, filtering, spectral characteristics, and time-domain behavior
Hands-on experience with voice quality measurement tools and standards (POLQA, PESQ, 3QUEST, ETSI standards)
Familiarity with HEAD acoustic test equipment — measurement microphones, artificial heads (HATS), mouth simulators, and anechoic/semi-anechoic chamber setups
Strong proficiency in Python for test automation, data analysis, audio signal processing, and framework development
Experience with audio acquisition systems, DACs/ADCs, and real-time audio streaming architectures
Understanding of latency measurement methodologies in real-time audio systems
<h3>Preferred Qualifications</h3>MSc in Acoustics, Audio Signal Processing, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline — considered a significant advantage
Experience with speech recognition systems and WER evaluation methodologies
Background in psychoacoustics or subjective audio evaluation research
Experience with environmental simulation lab design and commissioning
Knowledge of ITU-T P-series recommendations and ETSI test specifications