Description

Description

You will be responsible for planning, crafting, maintaining and driving test cases. You will work to identify, reproduce and isolate bugs found through concise bug reporting. Excellent communication skills are a requirement due to the high level of interaction with engineering teams, management and other organizations within Apple. You will need to be highly technical, organized, creative, motivated, and passionate about achieving results.

Responsibilities

• Participate in defining testing strategies and methodologies to enhance overall software quality.
• Provide concise reports and updates on test coverage, issues, and product quality to stakeholders.
• Develop and manage test data, tools, and utilities to streamline testing processes and enhance efficiency.
• Identify, document, and track software defects, collaborating with developers to resolve issues swiftly and effectively.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, and generate detailed reports on software quality and product health.
• Continuously improve test automation coverage by integrating new tests and refining existing ones.
• Monitor industry discussions, forums, and security reports to anticipate potential risks, attacks, and exploits - and design tests that proactively address them.
• Collaborate closely with developers, engineering program managers, and multiple QA teams to comprehend feature requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Be a great teammate with the ability to mentor peers and take on leadership roles within the team.
• Lead regression testing efforts maintaining high quality releases

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with Python, Swift, or other object-oriented programming languages.
• Good understanding of development lifecycles, testing methodologies, and QA processes.
• Experience in developing comprehensive test plans, test cases and automating them.
• Good debugging and troubleshooting skills with a passion for quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience working on multi-functional projects, collaborating with various teams to achieve project objectives.
• Skilled at debugging, troubleshooting, and critical thinking on bug prioritization.
• Experience using Xcode to write, triage, and debug automation scripts, as well as test harness enhancements, primarily focused on UI applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills, facilitating clear and effective communication across team members and departments.
• Self-motivated and resourceful, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced development environments with rapid release cycles and tight deadlines.

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 $134,800 and $203,000, 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.

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 .