Streaming Media QE Web Automation Engineer, Media, Graphics & Compute Technologies

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA is seeking a Streaming Media QE Web Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for web streaming playback.

You will define test plans, conduct exploratory testing, and ensure automation is integrated into CI/CD pipelines to catch regressions early. The role requires strong debugging and analytical skills, plus a BS/MS in CS/CE/EE or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing end-to-end automated tests.
• Ability to plan test strategies and scope testing efforts.
• Strong debugging and analytical skills.
• BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for web streaming playback.
• Define comprehensive test plans and testing scope; conduct targeted exploratory/manual testing alongside automation development.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to catch regressions early.
• Diagnose, isolate, and debug streaming, playback, and network-related issues across client and backend interfaces.

Skills

End-to-end test automation

CI/CD pipelines

Test planning & strategy

Debugging & problem solving

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Web automation tools

Streaming playback testing

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Streaming Media QE Web Automation Engineer, Media, Graphics & Compute Technologies

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Description

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable, reliable test automation frameworks for web streaming playback
• Define comprehensive test plans, scope testing efforts, and conduct targeted exploratory/manual testing alongside automation development
• Integrate automated tests into continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to catch regressions early
• Diagnose, isolate, and debug complex streaming, playback, and network-related issues across client and backend interfaces
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to drive quality best practices and product reliability

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven track record in test automation framework design and creating end-to-end (E2E) automated test suites
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and building resilient, non-flaky test automation
• Experience authoring comprehensive test plans and test strategy documentation
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
• BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with web automation tools/frameworks
• Familiarity with the HLS streaming protocol (Knowledge of Dash wouldn’t help the team
• Diagnose, isolate, and debug complex streaming, playback, and network-related issues across streaming clients
• Knowledge of web performance metrics, network profiling, and video quality assessment techniques

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 $144,600 and $263,800, 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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