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 Intelligent System Experience Engineering organization is looking for a driven and detail-oriented Software QA Engineer. As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute towards the quality efforts for the most iconic operating systems - iOS, iPadOS, macOS & visionOS. This team works on some of the core system applications such as Setup, Settings, Clock, Alarms, Calculator and many more. In this role, you will work closely with Engineering, other QA Engineers and SDETs on delivering the highest quality experience to our customers. Partner with an energetic, hard-working, fun team of managers, engineers, cross-functional teams, and world-class designers to deliver the best system experiences!
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Description
You'll join a dynamic and fast-paced team of functional testing engineers to ensure that our software meets the high-quality bar Apple is known for. Part of your responsibilities will include testing like a user while being vigilant about every issue that is encountered during a structured test pass. You will become extremely fine-tuned in assessing the impact of each bug on a customer's overall product experience. You will process results, report bugs & draw important conclusions and share with the engineering teams. You must be flexible and able to bounce between varied tasks efficiently. You must have a passion for exceptional user experience and a dedication to delivering the highest quality products for both our customers and our stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications
- 3+ years of relevant work experience working in manual software testing under high pressure situations
- Advanced proficiency with iOS macOS or other operating systems such as Unix/Linux
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience or a closely related field or equivalent work experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Deep understanding of SQA methodologies and practices
- Ability to file comprehensive and actionable bug reports
- Ability to investigate and debug difficult problems and independently work towards results
- Passion for delivering great user experiences to customers
- Creative thinker and strong problem solver with meticulous attention to detail
- Highly organized, creative, motivated, and passionate about achieving results
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working in a continually changing and dynamic environment and driving top issues to resolution
- Beginner level scripting knowledge e.g. in Python
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 $107,100 and $222,800, 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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