Software QA Engineer, Fitness Watch Software, Sensing & Connectivity

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); Presencial; USD 121.000 - 201.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Apple, Inc. in Cupertino, California seeks a Software QA Engineer for Fitness Watch software in Sensing & Connectivity. You will own QA for Workout app across watchOS and iOS, designing tests that reflect real user journeys and release readiness.

You will monitor build health, identify regressions, and collaborate with engineering to improve quality. This role blends hands-on testing with strategy, requiring clear communication and a passion for delivering rock-solid software to Apple’s

Formación

• BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of Software Quality Assurance experience.
• Passion for debugging difficult problems and driving results with multi-functional teams.
• Experience with developing test strategies, including writing test plans, test cases, custom tools, and testing architectures.
• Excellent communication skills are a requirement due to the high level of interaction with engineering teams, management, and other organizations within Apple.
• Must be able to lift equipment in excess of 50 lbs.

Responsabilidades

• Own end-to-end quality of the Workout app and experience across watchOS and iOS, designing and executing test plans that cover real-world user journeys from workout selection through completion and summary.
• Monitor and report on daily build health, proactively identifying regressions and new defects in Workout functionality, and communicating impact and severity to engineering and leadership in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain manual test coverage for new Workout features, sensor-driven metrics, and edge cases
• Contribute to release readiness assessments with go/no-go recommendations based on bug trends, build stability, and known risk areas.

Conocimientos

QA experience

Debugging

Communication

Team collaboration

Educación

BA/BS in Computer Science

Descripción del empleo

Software QA Engineer, Fitness Watch Software, Sensing & Connectivity

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there’s no telling what you could accomplish! The watchOS QA team is seeking an expert Software Quality Engineer to help us ensure that our Watch applications are rock-solid and user-focused. We’re looking for critical thinkers who would like to play a key role in qualifying iOS and watchOS applications and the frameworks that support them. We practice nimble, fast-paced development that relies heavily on a tight relationship between Engineering and QA. As a member of our passionate group in watchOS QA, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to shape and improve the software that allows our products to delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every day.

Description

In this position you will need to be self-motivated with strong technical and interpersonal skills. Day to day tasks will involve functional testing of iOS and watchOS applications, sometimes across concurrent release vectors. Your responsibilities will include design and implementation of test plans and test cases, risk analysis, cross-functional testing coordination, and integration testing across the system.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end quality of the Workout app and experience across watchOS and iOS, designing and executing test plans that cover real-world user journeys from workout selection through completion and summary.
• Monitor and report on daily build health, proactively identifying regressions and new defects in Workout functionality, and communicating impact and severity to engineering and leadership in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain manual test coverage for new Workout features, sensor-driven metrics, and edge cases
• Contribute to release readiness assessments with go/no-go recommendations based on bug trends, build stability, and known risk areas.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience
• Proven experience in Software Quality Assurance (3+ years)
• Passion for debugging difficult problems and driving results with multi-functional teams
• Experience with developing test strategies, including writing test plans, test cases, custom tools, and testing architectures
• Excellent communication skills are a requirement due to the high level of interaction with engineering teams, management, and other organizations within Apple
• Must be able to lift equipment in excess of 50 lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• An enthusiasm for customer-focused design, and high-quality technology
• Creative thinker and strong problem solver with meticulous attention to detail
• At ease and adaptable in a dynamic and informal atmosphere
• Experience with developing test strategies, including writing test plans, test cases, custom tools, and testing architectures
• Highly organized, creative, self-motivated, and passionate about achieving results
• An excitement for fitness and workout tracking applications.

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 $120,900 and $201,400, 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. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, 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

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