Tools and Automation Engineer

Be part of the Sensor, Software and Prototyping team, focused on testing application software used to collect data and develop Apple's next generation features and algorithms. This includes technologies such as VisionPro, Multitouch, TouchID, and FaceID. Testing is focused on VisionOS, MacOS, iOS, and WatchOS applications that drive unique UI experiences, interface with firmware and low level software drivers, and provide data to processing pipelines. You will be a motivated individual who independently follows up on bugs, collaborates with developers to resolve issues and can understand and discuss technical problems with other QE engineers, development partners and program managers.

Description

An excellent candidate will:

- Have a passion for quality, enjoy the challenge of breaking things through creative testing

- Thrive in uncertain, rapid project schedules, being able to quickly shift priorities and maximize testing time.

- Strive to innovate and try new things, incorporating continuous improvement of testing methods

Preferred Qualifications

Partner with development team to quickly learn a new application, break it into functional parts, and identify potential weaknesses

Develop robust and repeatable automated testing solutions

Understand the context where an application will be deployed, providing insights to potential failures

Execute manual and automated test plans on a variety of hardware and software configurations

Craft quality from an early stage by being involved through the entire project lifecycle

Documentation of test cases and code used for test execution

Tracking performance, reporting results to management, driving issues to closure

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Building creative new tools, fixtures, and methodologies to stress software features

UI/UX design or test experience

Track record of shipping great consumer products

Continuous integration and scheduling systems

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Computer Science or related with minimum 3+ years in software or application testing with strong Python and XCUI test automation experience

Software development/test automation experience, with high proficiency in Python

Experience with Swift programming and developing iOS test automation with Xcode UI automation framework

Author detailed test plans that cover all functionality and edge cases of a system

Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, guaranteeing complete test coverage and a flawless end user experience

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