Seed QA Engineer

Apple; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Apple's Sensing and Connectivity team as a Seed QA Engineer, where you'll execute user-level tests across platforms like iOS and macOS. This role focuses on ensuring quality in wireless connectivity technologies, requiring strong problem-solving skills and a user-centric approach.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement plans

Stock programs

Educational reimbursement

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Unix/macOS command-line tools.
• Understanding of QA methodologies and testing strategies.
• Experience with black-box and user-level testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional, regression, and edge-case testing.
• Design and execute ad hoc test cases.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for bug isolation.

Skills

Problem-solving

Coding skills

Communication

Collaboration

Self-motivation

Tools

Unix/macOS command-line tools

Scripting and UI automation tools

Job description

Seed QA Engineer

Location: San Diego, California, United States

Department: Software and Services

Summary

Posted: May 22, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200605931

Join the Sensing and Connectivity team at Apple to drive innovation and deliver seamless wireless connectivity and an exceptional user experience across our ecosystem of devices. If you are passionate about Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Networking technologies, possess strong problem-solving and coding skills, this team could be your ideal environment.

Description

As a Seed QA Engineer, you will execute user-level tests across Apple platforms—iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS—focusing on Sensing and Connectivity technologies. This role requires a passion for quality, a user-centric approach, and creative thinking in designing and executing test scenarios.

Key Responsibilities

1. Perform functional, regression, livability, and edge-case testing for Sensing and Connectivity features across multiple platforms.
2. Design and execute ad hoc test cases to explore real-world usage, uncover edge cases, and identify bugs.
3. Develop and automate end-user test scenarios to validate cross-platform technologies and seamless integration.
4. Collaborate with engineering teams for bug isolation, root cause analysis, and prioritization.
5. Verify software updates for stability, performance, and user experience to ensure release readiness.
6. Identify quality risks and advocate for an intuitive and polished user experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficiency with Unix/macOS command-line tools and environments.
• Understanding of QA methodologies, testing strategies, and SDLC.
• Experience with black-box and user-level testing of complex systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Sensing and Connectivity technologies like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Location Services.
• Experience working in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
• Self-motivated problem solver with ownership and accountability.
• Knowledge of scripting and UI automation tools; experience with XCTest or similar frameworks.

Pay & Benefits

Base pay ranges from $92,500 to $178,600, depending on skills and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, retirement plans, stock programs, discounts, educational reimbursement, and potential bonuses. Learn more at Apple Benefits.

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