Historical snapshotentry (1–2 yrs)Captured Oct 15, 2026, 1:13 a.m.

Mac Power Validation Engineer

Apple

Location
Sunnyvale, California, United States · Onsite
Compensation
$123,700 - $218,000 USD annually
Employment
Full-time
Experience level
ENTRY (1–2 years exp)
Specialization
Test Engineer, Apple
Source
Apple

Role Overview

We are the Product Systems Quality team, and we are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented engineer to test and optimize power and power efficiency on all new Mac technologies. As a member of our team, your contributions will drive best in class battery life and also help the environment by improving Mac energy efficiency and reducing the carbon footprint of our products! Do you have an analytical mind and enjoy solving challenging problems in a fast paced and dynamic environment? You can help to drive and improve the quality of future Apple products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every single day. Come join our creative team of engineers working with the latest technologies who are dedicated to keeping Mac innovation the highest in the industry!

Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering outstanding battery life and power efficiency to our customers. This involves close collaboration in a cross-functional team of software developers, QA engineers, hardware engineers, and project managers.

Requirements & Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

BS EE/CS or equivalent experience preferred 1 year of experience in QA, Quality or Testing environment (Power QA preferred) Understanding of computer architecture, operating system concepts, EE fundamentals, and concepts of power consumption and power management

Ability to dive deep technically, learn new technologies, and understand the small technical nuances of a system

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience presenting data to cross-functional teams and/or management

Experience in test planning, validation, uncovering issues, and driving issues to resolution with engineering teams

Coding and scripting experience to support basic automation and tool development (Python and shell preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

MS EE/CS 2 years of experience in QA, Quality or Testing environment (Power QA preferred)

Compensation & Benefits

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 $123,700 and $218,000, 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 formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Application Instructions

Apply directly on Apple Jobs at Mac Power Validation Engineer.

Apple 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant