Summary

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. Do you bring passion and dedication to your job? If so, we’re looking for individuals like you! Apple is seeking a software quality engineer to join the video streaming technology team within the Audio and Media Technologies (AMT) group. AMT provides the media software frameworks across all of Apple’s innovative products, including iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AppleTV, HomePod, and Macs, enabling media playback, viewing, and listening experiences on those devices. We are looking for a highly motivated Quality Engineer to support us in the testing and test automation of our next generation media processing systems. The role offers an incredible opportunity to work on end-to-end solutions for Apple’s TV+ and Sports services.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in either Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
Knowledge or testing experience of Adaptive Video Streaming Technology (ie. HLS), or other media testing experience
Automation experience (creating or applying existing test automation frameworks)
Scripting or Programming Experience (ie. Python, Objective-C, or Swift)
Performance, load, and functional testing experience

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge or practical experience of encoding and packaging video streams
Knowledge of streaming network protocols such as SRT, RIST, RTP, UDP etc
Experience using AVFoundation and/or CoreMedia frameworks or equivalent technologies

Description

As a quality engineer who has experience with video streaming technology (ie. live streaming encoders), performance testing, and automation development, work very closely with the development team and other cross functional teams to ensure product quality is of the highest level. Your focus will span in areas that involve: Defining and completing functional and performance tests related to video streaming technologies. Automating test scenarios in the media streaming space. Creating tools (apps, scripts, etc) to help with testing efforts. First level triaging and analysis of issues found during testing. Engaging with other cross functional QA teams to understand and leverage testing coverage outside the team. Reporting of test results to various cross functional teams.

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 $112,300 and $195,200, 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.

Video Streaming SW QE

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