Software Developer In Test @ Netflix

Netflix’s mission is to bring joy and delight to our customers by providing the best content and streaming experience possible. There is no better way to do this than through the Netflix iOS application on Apple’s iPhones and iPads. iOS devices are used by millions of users across the world to stream high-quality content and are loved by creatives, producers, and filmmakers for their capabilities. Marrying Netflix’s exceptional engineering capabilities with Apple’s world-class technology brings unparalleled viewing quality to the millions of Netflix users who stream on iOS devices.

The Netflix iOS Player Team is responsible for building the best streaming experience for our iOS customers. We are an intrepid group of highly skilled engineers who self-navigate through various problems to deliver complex solutions quickly and with extremely high quality. Our team works on various aspects of playback for the Netflix application, ranging from playback mechanism to integration with UI.

We seek a skilled iOS Software Developer in Test (SDET) to join our team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in software development and testing, emphasizing creating and implementing testing strategies and tools to ensure a high-quality Netflix Application on iOS.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the software development team to understand product changes and develop corresponding test strategies for our iOS and Apple TV platforms.
Design, develop, and execute automation scripts using open source tools.
Triage and Track Bugs.
Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved. Bonus points for demonstrated experience in using this as an opportunity to improve testing strategies.
Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products to meet client needs.
Create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases.
Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies.
Liaise with internal teams (e.g., developers and product managers) to identify system requirements.
Monitor debugging process results.
Investigate the causes of non-conforming software and train users to implement solutions.
Track quality assurance metrics, like defect densities and open defect counts.

Requirements:

Proven work experience in software development, specifically for iOS devices.
Proven work experience in software quality assurance.
Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
Experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases.
Hands-on experience with automated testing tools.
Solid knowledge of Objective C and Swift
Experience with performance and/or security testing is a plus.
Deep understanding of Apple’s design principles and interface guidelines.
Experience developing and maintaining automation tooling.
Extensive knowledge of Xcode.

Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $100,000 - $720,000.

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more detail about our Benefits here.

Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

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