QA Automation Engineer — iOS/macOS Regression

Apple, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple, Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking an experienced Software Quality Automation Engineer to strengthen the regression defense for Phone, FaceTime and Contacts.

You will craft, maintain and execute tests, reproduce bugs, and report findings to engineering teams to ensure high-quality releases. Responsibilities include defining testing strategies, expanding automation, and collaborating with multiple QA teams for complete coverage.

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.
• Proven experience working on multi-functional projects, collaborating with various teams to achieve project objectives.
• Skilled at debugging, troubleshooting, and critical thinking on bug prioritization.
• Experience using Xcode to write, triage, and debug automation scripts, as well as test harness enhancements, primarily focused on UI applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills, facilitating clear and effective communication across team members and departments.
• Self-motivated and resourceful, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced development environments with rapid release cycles and tight deadlines.

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

OOP

Tools

Xcode

Job description

Apple, Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking an experienced Software Quality Automation Engineer to strengthen the regression defense for Phone, FaceTime and Contacts.

You will craft, maintain and execute tests, reproduce bugs, and report findings to engineering teams to ensure high-quality releases. Responsibilities include defining testing strategies, expanding automation, and collaborating with multiple QA teams for complete coverage.