Summary

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 Apple Watch - watchOS QA team is seeking an expert Software Quality Engineer to help us ensure that we maintain a seamless, rock-solid, and customer-focused experience. We’re looking for critical thinkers who would like to play a key role in qualifying iOS, tvOS, watchOS, and other platform applications along with 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 group in Apple Watch - 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.

Minimum Qualifications

BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

An enthusiasm for customer-focused design, and high-quality technology
Proven experience in Software Quality Assurance
Experience with developing testing strategies, including test plans, test cases, custom tools, automation, and testing architectures
Strong desire for debugging difficult problems and driving results, collaborating with multi-functional teams
Excellent communication skills are a requirement due to the high level of interaction with engineering teams, management, and other organizations within Apple
Creative thinker and strong problem solver with meticulous attention to detail
At ease and adaptable in a dynamic and informal atmosphere
Passion for fitness and innovation, to help shape the next generation of transformative features
Highly organized, creative, self-motivated, and passionate about achieving results

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 watchOS features across supported platforms. Testing will be across concurrent release vectors and occasionally require use of headphones. Your responsibilities will also include design and implementation of test plans and test cases, risk analysis, cross-functional testing coordination, and integration testing across the system.

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 $133,800 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.

Watchos Software QA Engineer

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