Software QA Engineer

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. The Vision Products Group is looking for a driven and dedicated software quality engineer. As a member of our fast-paced group, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to be part of a new project and shape upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple's customers every day.

Description As a Software Quality Engineer you will work in a cross-functional team which is developing innovative computer vision algorithms and applications. You will work closely with software engineers, management, other Apple QA teams, and will contribute new work to the Quality Plan and educate various software engineering teams on writing appropriate requirements and test plans. You will ensure that Apple delivers the next generation products with the highest quality. You will triage and debug difficult problems, driving them to resolution, in an effort to make the user experience great. Your responsibilities will include defining test coverage, developing test plans, creating and maintaining test cases, executing functional and performance tests, evaluating and reporting quality of existing technologies and new features, developing and maintaining test tools, and implementing test automation. You will carry a great deal of influence across the software engineering organization and as such, top candidates will demonstrate previous success achieving certification of the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Exercise good knowledge of software development lifecycle, testing methodologies, and testing tools.
• Developing test plans, assessing risk, filing appropriate defects, and providing relevant data for test reporting.
• Creation and automation of software tests (e.g., unit-tests, regression tests, functional tests, stress tests).
• Drive development and deployment of relevant testing tools and infrastructure.
• Strive to be detail oriented, analytical, and a creative thinker with passion for quality processes.
• Ability to triage problems, prioritize accordingly, and propose a resolution.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, raise issues and take corrective action.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS or MS in CS/CE or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of relevant quality experience
• Proficient in at least one programming or scripting language, Git

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with macOS, iOS and Xcode.
• Familiarity with continuous integration tools
• Knowledge in the field of Virtual Reality, Computer Vision and Machine Learning

Pay & 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 $141,800 and $213,700, 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.

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