Highlights
In this role, you will be working closely with framework engineering teams and cross functional QA teams, youll develop automated testing infrastructure, validate new features, and ensure seamless integration across Apples ecosystem of platforms. You will design, develop and maintain automated test suites using Swift (XCTest/XCUITest) and Python, while also performing manual testing to uncover usability issues, edge cases and regressions that automation may miss.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Cupertino, CA |
| Industry | Computer/IT Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1976 |
| Website | https://www.apple.com/jobs |
Description
Imagine what you could do here! The people here at Apple dont just build products - we craft the kind of wonder thats revolutionized entire industries. Its the diversity of those people and their ideas that supports the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. In this role, you will be working closely with framework engineering teams and cross functional QA teams, youll develop automated testing infrastructure, validate new features, and ensure seamless integration across Apples ecosystem of platforms.
As a Software QA Engineer, you will be responsible for both manual and automated testing across mobile and backend features. You will design, develop and maintain automated test suites using Swift (XCTest/XCUITest) and Python, while also performing manual testing to uncover usability issues, edge cases and regressions that automation may miss. Youll work closely with cross-functional partners to understand feature requirements, define test strategies and ensure high-quality releases. Your work will include crafting, implementing and maintaining test plans and test cases, triaging issues and validating fixes in a timely manner. As a representative of the QA team in cross functional discussions, youll communicate test results, advocate for quality and help drive process improvements. Additionally, youll contribute to our CI/CD infrastructure, improve automation reliability and continuously refine the balance between manual validation and automated coverage to enhance efficiency and product quality.
Requirements:
- 1+ years of experience in software testing with strong focus on test automation
- Experience in Swift/XCTest/XCUITest
- Experience developing software tests in Python for test automation, tooling or machine learning
- Proficiency in manual/UI testing and willingness to engage in both
- Experience developing test plans, test cases, assessing risk, and filing appropriate defects
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent
- Deep Knowledge of developer tools, SDKs, or framework testing and validation methodologies
- Proficiency in testing mobile/desktop apps, cloud based frameworks, and backend/APIs
- Understanding of the software development lifecycle, SQA methodologies, and passion for quality processes
- Familiarity with continuous integration systems and build automation
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative working environment within your team and beyond
- Ability to triage problems, prioritize accordingly, and propose a resolution
- Familiarity with server architecture
- Outstanding communication skills for collaborating across many participating teams
About Company
We bring amazing people together to make amazing things happen.
We’re a diverse collection of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, as well as with services, including iTunes, the App Store, Apple Music, and Apple Pay. And the same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it.
About Apple
There’s a place here for every kind of brilliant. Everyone here is an innovator, or an innovator-to-be, no matter what your team or your role. So bring your passion, courage, and original thinking and get ready to share it, because every new product, service, or feature we invent is the result of people working together to make each others’ ideas stronger. Innovation at this level depends on people who represent the variety of the human experience and inspire us with their own fresh perspectives. Together, we’ll do amazing work that can make a difference in people’s lives. Including your own. Learn more about working at Apple.