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You'll be responsible for functional testing in your ownership area, while partnering closely with Data Science teammates to plan, execute, and iterate on both feature-level tests and advanced algorithm small user studies that directly influence hardware and model design and performance.\nCome be a part of our team and use both creativity and technical expertise to bring experiences to life that our customers love!\nDescription\nWe are seeking an experienced Systems Quality Engineer to own end-to-end validation of hardware, software, and machine learning features for Apple's Home products. 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