Stability Quality Engineer - Data Center Systems Quality

Stability Quality Engineer - Data Center Systems Quality Do you want to shape the reliability of data center technologies that power Apple's most ambitious infrastructure and services? Our Product Systems Quality organization plays a critical role in ensuring Apple delivers data center systems that are not only innovative, but exceptionally stable, reliable, and optimized for large-scale deployment. We work at the intersection of hardware and software, partnering closely with engineering teams to uncover risk early, influence design decisions, and help bring world-class data center platforms to life. Our Stability Quality Engineering team is highly technical and focused on system‑level stability and stress validation of customized data center platforms. As a Stability Quality Engineer, you'll join us in designing and executing hardware‑centric software tests that surface low‑level issues in CPUs, components, and subsystems. Your contributions will directly influence product readiness decisions and help define the quality bar for Apple's data center infrastructure.Description As a Stability Quality Engineer focused on Data Center projects, you'll play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of Apple's data center systems at scale. You'll plan, develop, and execute system and rack‑level stability and stress tests with a strong focus on hardware‑centric software risks. Working across multiple systems, you'll design automated tests, collaborate with hardware and software engineering partners, and conduct deep technical investigations to identify and mitigate system‑level risks in large‑scale deployment environments.Responsibilities Design, develop, and execute system‑level and rack‑level stability and stress tests across data center platforms, validating functional and stress characteristics to ensure systems meet stability requirementsManage and operate racks of systems running concurrent tests, experiments, and long‑duration workloads that simulate production deployment conditionsIdentify, reproduce, isolate, debug, and conduct root cause analysis on issues using performance analysis, debugging tools, and stress benchmarks that expose design flawsPartner cross‑functionally with hardware, software, data center operations, and quality teams to identify risk areas specific to data center platforms and define comprehensive test strategiesDevelop and optimize test frameworks and tools to create controlled validation environments that support large‑scale validationReport issues clearly using Apple's bug reporting processes, support engineering investigations with data and technical analysis, and communicate findings to inform product readiness decisionsMinimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree3+ years of experience in hardware/software test engineering with demonstrated focus on system validation or data center environmentsHands‑on experience with modern CPU architecture and microarchitecture concepts demonstrated through previous work on processor‑level debugging or validation projectsProven ability to design and execute comprehensive validation test plans, work independently and collaboratively with cross‑functional engineering teams, and deliver results in concurrent multi‑system environmentsPreferred Qualifications Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degreeExperience with hardware bring‑up, debug, and troubleshooting in data center or server environments, including using stress tools and benchmarks, and factory processes such as burn‑in or qualification testingDeveloped and maintained automation frameworks and tools that expand test coverage in complex system environments and support large‑scale validationExperience with data visualization tools (such as Tableau) and AI‑powered tools or agents for test development and data analysisCompensation and Benefits At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $141,800 and $258,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Apple employees 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. This role might also be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Benefits include:Comprehensive medical and dental coverageRetirement benefitsA range of discounted products and free servicesReimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition, to support career advancement within AppleApple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.#J-18808-Ljbffr