watchOS Software QA Engineer

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming phenomenal products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish! The watchOS QA team is seeking an expert Software Quality Engineer to help us ensure that our Watch applications are rock-solid and user-focused. We're looking for critical problem solvers who would like to play a key role in qualifying iOS and watchOS applications and the frameworks that support them. We practice forward-thinking, fast-paced development that relies heavily on a tight relationship between Engineering and QA. As a member of our passionate group in watchOS QA, you will have the outstanding and exciting opportunity to shape and improve the software that allows our products to delight and encourage millions of Apple's customers every day.

Description

In this position you will need to be self-motivated with strong technical and interpersonal skills. Day to day tasks will involve functional testing of iOS and watchOS applications, sometimes across concurrent release vectors. Your responsibilities will include design and implementation of test plans and test cases, risk analysis, cross-functional testing coordination, and integration testing across the system.

Preferred Qualifications

Highly organized, creative, self-motivated, and passionate about achieving results.

Minimum Qualifications

BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.

An enthusiasm for customer-focused design, and high-quality technology.

Proven experience in Software Quality Assurance (7+ years).

Passion for debugging difficult problems and driving results with multi-functional teams.

Creative thinker and strong problem solver with meticulous attention to detail.

At ease and adaptable in a dynamic and informal atmosphere.

Experience with developing test strategies, including writing test plans, test cases, custom tools, and testing architectures.

Excellent communication skills are a requirement due to the high level of interaction with engineering teams, management, and other organizations within Apple.

An excitement for fitness and workout tracking applications.

Must be able to lift equipment in excess of 50 lbs.

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