Join the Sensing and Connectivity team in driving the innovation and delivering seamless wireless connectivity and the best user experience to our customers. Our team works on an Apple eco-system of devices that delivers the best wireless connectivity experience. If you are motivated, highly technical and passionate about Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Networking technologies, possess excellent problem solving and coding skills, this team can be your destination.
Description
As a Seed QA Engineer, you will be responsible for executing user-level tests across Apple platforms - iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS - with a focus on Sensing and Connectivity technologies. This role requires a passion for quality, a user-centric mindset, and the ability to think creatively when designing and executing test scenarios. Key Responsibilities: Execute functional, regression, livability, and edge-case testing for Sensing and Connectivity features across multiple platforms. Design and implement ad hoc test cases to explore real-world usage scenarios, uncover edge cases, and identify subtle bugs. Develop and automate end-user test scenarios to validate cross-platform technologies and ensure seamless integration. Perform bug isolation and root cause analysis, collaborating closely with engineering teams to assess user impact and prioritize fixes. Contribute to release readiness by verifying that software updates meet high standards for stability, performance, and user experience. Advocate for the end user by identifying quality risks and ensuring that releases deliver a polished and intuitive experience
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Minimum Qualifications
- Proficient in Unix/macOS command-line tools and environments
- Strong understanding of QA methodologies, testing strategies, and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Hands-on experience with black-box and user-level testing across complex systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with Sensing and Connectivity technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Location Services is preferred
- Proven experience working in fast-paced, dynamic environments with shifting priorities
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills; highly collaborative and team-oriented
- Self-motivated, proactive problem solver with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Working knowledge of scripting and UI automation tools; experience with XCTest or similar automation frameworks is a plus
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 $92,500 and $178,600, 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 .
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