QA Engineer

Groupe Kardol; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Service Engineering seeks a self-motivated Software Quality Engineer to define test strategies for video-related features across mobile and desktop platforms. You will collaborate with cross-functional engineers and EPM teams to ensure high-quality video experiences for millions of users.

The role emphasizes detailed validation, automation testing, and the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience with Android video pipelines is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years testing experience and 2+ years in testing Android and/or Video related applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug complex issues and communicate findings effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail with the passion to deliver high-quality work on tight schedules.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and ability to document and report issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Defining test approaches/ strategies and test plans for assigned functional test areas, expanding test cases and executing tasks.
• Own complete functional areas, and execute functionality, compatibility, integration and reliability testing for mobile and desktop applications.
• Be proactive, detail oriented, and multi-task effectively to deliver high-quality video experiences for users.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Android testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS & Engineering

Tools

Charles Proxy

ADB

Appium

Job description

Summary

Do you like the idea of working on services that are used by millions of passionate people around the world? Do you enjoy working on challenges that are not yet solved? Do you want to change the world? Imagine what you could do here at Apple!

Apple puts users and user experience first, and is a place where new futuristic ideas and innovations have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services and the present very quickly. Apple Service Engineering team is one of the most exciting examples of Apple’s long-held passion for combining art and technology. These are the people who power the App Store, Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, Apple Books and more. And they do it on a massive scale, meeting Apple’s high expectations with high performance to deliver a huge variety of entertainment in nearly 40 languages to more than 150 countries.

We are looking for a self starter to join our expanding Video Service Quality team.

Description

Apple Service is looking for a self-motivated and dynamic individual with strong technical and communication skills can contribute in a team environment and support its fast paced growth. Join our exciting team that is dedicated to providing the highest quality video products to our customers. This role works closely with the cross functional engineer and EPM teams during all aspects of the development process. And you are responsible for being systematic at managing priorities and communicating progress as well as risk. In addition, this position requires you to be 'very detailed oriented', can juggle manual as well as automation testing, and can multi-task in a fast-paced testing environment.

Responsibilities

• Defining test approaches/ strategies and test plans for assigned functional test areas, expanding our current test cases and executing required tasks.
• You will own complete functional areas, as well as execute functionality, compatibility, Integration and reliability testing for both mobile and desktop applications.
• As an experienced software quality engineer, we are looking for someone proactive, detail oriented, and can multi-task effectively to deliver the outstanding video experiences for the users.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years testing experience and minimum 2 years experience in testing Android and/or Video related applications
• Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug complex issues and communicate findings effectively
• Excellent attention to details with the passion to deliver high-quality work on tight schedule
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, Ability to clearly document and report issues, and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Solid understanding of Android platform fundamentals, including video codecs, playback frameworks, and multimedia APIs
• Proven experience in manual and automated testing of Android applications, preferably using Python. Hands on experience in building automation test suites and demonstrated experience in building reusable framework or contribute to existing framework.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in using testing tools and frameworks such as Charles Proxy, ADB, Appium and etc.
• Knowledge of Swift or Kotlin Android framework is plus
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and Engineering or equivalent experience

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 $112,500 and $231,700, 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.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• retirement benefits
• a range of discounted products and free services
• 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.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.