Software Quality Engineer - VPG Creative Applications

Apple; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology seeks a Software Quality Engineer for its Creative Applications Team. This role involves testing graphically intensive applications and ensuring quality across multiple platforms. Ideal candidates will possess strong QA knowledge and experience in 3D application testing. Join a collaborative team dedicated to innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies and SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Define test plans and execute manual testing.
• Monitor performance across the Apple ecosystem.
• Collaborate with engineers to implement test strategies.

Skills

QA methodologies

Debugging

Problem Solving

Tools

Unity

Unreal

Maya

Blender

Houdini

Job description

Software Quality Engineer - VPG Creative Applications

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: May 14, 2025

Role Number: 200604893

Apple is where individual imaginations gather, committed to values that lead to great work. Every product, service, or experience we deliver results from collaboration and shared ideas. We believe in creating something wonderful and sharing it to change lives positively. Our diversity inspires innovation. Join us to do more than just work — add to something meaningful. Ready to explore new application domains with a talented, collaborative team?

About the Role

Apple's Creative Applications Team within the Vision Products Group seeks a skilled Software Quality Engineer to test graphically intensive and interactive applications. You will have the opportunity to help create products that delight and inspire millions daily.

Responsibilities

• Define test plans and execute manual testing.
• Monitor performance across the Apple ecosystem for various application features.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop and implement manual test strategies across multiple platforms.
• Drive quality by monitoring progress throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Communicate effectively across teams, negotiate, and foster growth within the team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and SDLC.
• Experience designing and maintaining test strategies for multiple platforms.
• Experience testing 3D applications focusing on image/video quality and performance.
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with real-time/non-real-time 3D graphics and rendering.
• Familiarity with game engines like Unity, Unreal, Maya, Blender, Houdini.
• Knowledge of image/video quality metrics and evaluation methods.
• Exposure to AR/VR applications.
• Experience within the Apple ecosystem.