Performance & Automation Test Engineer, Creativity Apps
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Description
We are looking for a talented and creative engineer focused on performance testing, automation for native applications with a passion for software testing in order to monitor software quality continuously. They will support a fast paced effort to develop cutting-edge features for our Creativity Applications.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Defining, develop performance testing test cases, including metrics, benchmarks, and automated regression detection.
Contributing in delivering a scalable performance and automation infrastructure.
Planning, designing, writing, maintaining, and executing test cases manually and through automation using Swift and Python.
Driving all aspects of quality and process improvements to help the team ensure that our features are rock-solid and ready to be released to our customers.
Reporting bugs with outstanding isolation and regression techniques.
Balancing a wide variety of deliverables that will rely on your talent for managing priorities and communicating progress/risks effectively and systematically.
Your ongoing curiosity and dedication to self-education in video/photo technologies as well as new testing techniques are what will set you apart. You will be working closely with other team members to help coordinate multi-functional test efforts.
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Preferred Qualifications
Experience in DevOps, test automation, and/or tools and automation development
Experience in Kubernetes and related containerization technologies, such as Docker
Experience with Xcode, Xcode Instruments, XCTest, Swift
Experience with Go and Scala
Experience with industry leading video and photo editing applications
Experience developing performance focused test plans and automation for mission critical applications and frameworks.
Hands-on experience with AI/ML-enabled feature testing, ensuring optimal performance and functionality within applications.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience in Python and shell scripting
Experience with performance testing tools used to track and assess the native application performance in various scenarios and configurations
Understanding of software & hardware performance testing methodologies and strategies
Software engineering skills and computer science fundamentals (object-oriented design, data structures, algorithm design, and complexity analysis)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
At least 5 years experience in DevOps, test automation, and/or tools and automation development.
Demonstrated experience utilizing AI tools to automate daily workflows and enhance efficiency in repetitive tasks.
Hands-on experience with native application automation frameworks and building scalable testing infrastructure.
B.S. in Computer Science, or equivalent degree.
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 $181,100 and $272,100, 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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