Software Integrity Engineer, Camera & Photos

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something - you'll add something.\\nThe Photos QE team is dedicated to delivering world class quality for the Photos app across Apple's platforms. From capturing cherished personal moments to preserving, enriching, and sharing those memories with others, we work to exceed the expectations of our many users every day. As a Software Integrity Engineer, you'll own quality for specific feature areas end to end, serving as a proactive partner to engineering and driving quality through comprehensive test strategies, effective execution, and clear communication. This role is perfect for someone who's passionate about quality, embraces modern tools and practices, and takes genuine ownership of their work. Your hands-on approach and results driven mindset, coupled with your enthusiasm for photography, will enable you to contribute your insights and imagination to making our products truly exceptional.

As a Software Integrity Engineer, you will be the quality owner for critical features within the Photos app. You will collaborate with peers across development and quality teams to ensure the robustness of new and ongoing core user experiences and frameworks. Your responsibilities will encompass functional, regression, and integration testing across platforms in the Apple ecosystem.\nWhile working as part of a close-knit team, you will independently investigate, triage, escalate, and resolve issues you and others encounter. Your daily work will involve iterative software validation of both existing and new tools and technologies, utilizing both manual and automated approaches. This role requires someone who takes initiative, communicates proactively, and can balance multiple concurrent projects. You'll leverage modern tools, including AI-assisted development tools and test automation, to enhance your productivity and impact.

2-3 years of professional experience in software quality engineering or consumer software test engineering, utilizing manual and automated methods\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience\nStrong understanding of QE fundamentals, including test planning, test execution, and bug management\nExperience working collaboratively with engineering teams\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills for effective problem and defect discovery\nDemonstrated ability to take ownership and drive work independently\nAbility to balance multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines while keeping to a holistic quality vision\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable sharing considered opinions and seeking the same from others

Experience testing Photos, Camera, or similar digital media applications, including ingest, sharing, editing, organizing, and intelligent experiences\nExperience testing consumer-facing applications on iOS and macOS\nStrong knowledge of Apple's hardware and software ecosystem\nExperience with test automation using Python, Swift, XCTest, or similar frameworks\nExperience with automation within the Apple ecosystem, including Jenkins, remote VM, automation triage, and CI processes\nUnderstanding of industry-standard QE practices, including shift-left testing and CI/CD integration\nFamiliarity with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude or GitHub Copilot\nTrack record of proactive ownership and follow-through\nEnthusiasm for staying current with modern tools, technologies, and best practices\nPassion for photography and user experience\nAbility to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment