Applied Networking QA Engineer - Security Features

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California, seeks a software QA engineer for Applied Networking, focusing on security features.

You will plan, craft, maintain and drive test plans, work on new features, reproduce bugs, and isolate issues, reporting test coverage and product quality to stakeholders. Collaborate with developers, engineering program managers and multiple QA teams to ensure comprehensive coverage, mentor peers, lead regression testing, and continuously improve automation.

Qualifications

• Experience with Python, Swift, or other object-oriented programming languages.
• Good understanding of development lifecycles, testing methodologies, and QA processes.
• Experience in developing comprehensive test plans, test cases and automating them.
• Good debugging and troubleshooting skills with a passion for quality.

Responsibilities

• Participate in defining testing strategies and methodologies to enhance overall software quality.
• Provide concise reports and updates on test coverage, issues, and product quality to stakeholders.
• Develop and manage test data, tools, and utilities to streamline testing processes and enhance efficiency.
• Identify, document, and track software defects, collaborating with developers to resolve issues swiftly and effectively.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, and generate detailed reports on software quality and product health.
• Continuously improve test automation coverage by integrating new tests and refining existing ones.
• Monitor industry discussions, forums, and security reports to anticipate potential risks, attacks, and exploits — and design tests that proactively address them.
• Collaborate closely with developers, engineering program managers, and multiple QA teams to comprehend feature requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Be a great teammate with the ability to mentor peers and take on leadership roles within the team.
• Lead regression testing efforts maintaining high quality releases

Skills

Python

Swift

QA processes

Testing automation

Bug debugging

Tools

Xcode

Job description

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California, seeks a software QA engineer for Applied Networking, focusing on security features.

You will plan, craft, maintain and drive test plans, work on new features, reproduce bugs, and isolate issues, reporting test coverage and product quality to stakeholders. Collaborate with developers, engineering program managers and multiple QA teams to ensure comprehensive coverage, mentor peers, lead regression testing, and continuously improve automation.