Software QA Engineer, Fitness Watch Software, Sensing & Connectivity
Apple
- Location
- Onsite (Cupertino, California)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid Level
Posted 1 day ago
About the role
Apple's watchOS QA team is seeking a Software Quality Engineer to ensure the reliability and user-focus of iOS and watchOS applications. This role involves designing test strategies, performing functional and integration testing, and collaborating with engineering teams to deliver high-quality software to millions of customers.
Skills
Software Quality Assurance
Functional Testing
Test Planning
Test Case Design
Risk Analysis
Integration Testing
Debugging
iOS
watchOS
Test Strategy Development
Communication Skills
Cross-functional Collaboration
Technical Documentation
Problem Solving
Full job details
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming great 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 thinkers who would like to play a key role in qualifying iOS and watchOS applications and the frameworks that support them. We practice nimble, 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 unique and rewarding opportunity to shape and improve the software that allows our products to delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every day.
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.
BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience Proven experience in Software Quality Assurance (3+ years) Passion for debugging difficult problems and driving results with multi-functional teams 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 Must be able to lift equipment in excess of 50 lbs
An enthusiasm for customer-focused design, and high-quality technology 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 Highly organized, creative, self-motivated, and passionate about achieving results An excitement for fitness and workout tracking applications.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience Proven experience in Software Quality Assurance (3+ years) Passion for debugging difficult problems and driving results with multi-functional teams 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 Must be able to lift equipment in excess of 50 lbs
Preferred Qualifications
An enthusiasm for customer-focused design, and high-quality technology 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 Highly organized, creative, self-motivated, and passionate about achieving results An excitement for fitness and workout tracking applications.