Software Quality Engineer, Mobile Apps - Retail Engineering

Apple Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Austin, Texas is seeking a Software Quality Engineer for Mobile Apps in Retail Engineering to drive testing and QA coordination across iOS app components and e-commerce features.

The role emphasizes advanced iOS testing and collaboration with iOS software, hardware teams, and Retail platforms to deliver high quality experiences for millions of Apple customers daily.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in testing.
• Deep understanding of software QA methodologies & practices.
• Skilled at debugging, troubleshooting, applying analytical thinking skills to systematically assess project quality.
• Knowledge of Client/Server Architecture and mobile E-Commerce domain.
• Knowledge of test automation frameworks.
• MS/BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Understand and analyze requirements along with creating and executing test plans and test cases.
• Advanced iOS experience is required to provide clear, concise information to Engineering teams.

Skills

Testing

Debugging

QA methodologies

Client/Server Architecture

Test automation

Mobile testing

Education

MS/BS in Computer Science

Job description

Software Quality Engineer, Mobile Apps - Retail Engineering

Austin, Texas, United States Corporate Functions

The Mobile Apps team at Apple creates mobile e-commerce and retail experiences through the Apple Store App, used by millions of Apple customers. By integrating revolutionary iOS technologies and high performance services, along with adopting the latest design standards, the Apple Store App sets the bar for iOS apps. In addition to the app, we also build the next generation of Apple’s engagement and communication with customers through Messaging Apps, powering the company’s official accounts on WeChat and iOS Message Apple.

Join our Mobile Apps team as a Quality Engineer. We’re looking for organized, critical problem solvers who would like to play a key role in driving the testing and coordination of QA efforts. As a member of our fast-paced group, 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! If you’re excited by the idea of making a real impact, and joining a team where we pride ourselves in being one of the most diverse and inclusive companies in the world, a career with Apple might be your dream job!

Description

The Mobile Apps team is looking for a Quality Engineer with strong technical, problem solving and communication skills to ensure the quality of applications that millions of customers use every day. Responsibilities include the understanding and analyzing of requirements along with creating and executing test plans and test cases. Advanced iOS experience is required to provide clear, concise information to Engineering teams. You’ll be interacting on a daily basis with teams that span across Apple including iOS software and hardware engineering, Apple Online Store and Apple Retail. We work in a fast-paced environment that relies heavily on strong communication and building partnerships between developers and interdepartmental QA teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in testing
• Deep understanding of software QA methodologies & practices.
• Skilled at debugging, troubleshooting, applying analytical thinking skills to systematically assess project quality.
• Knowledge of Client/Server Architecture and mobile E-Commerce domain.
• Knowledge of test automation frameworks.
• MS/BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• iOS Mobile Application testing
• Proficient at balancing multiple efforts simultaneously and meeting strict deadlines.
• Ability to own quality for a complete functional area of an application or product.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in global, cross-functional teams (QA and Engineering).
• Easily adaptable in a dynamic, constantly evolving, and demanding environment.

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.

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