WatchOS Software QA Engineer

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 281,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate WatchOS Software QA Engineer to ensure a seamless user experience. This role involves functional testing of innovative applications, focusing on productivity and media. You will collaborate closely with engineering teams to create and implement test plans, ensuring the highest quality in software delivery. If you have a knack for problem-solving and a passion for quality assurance, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to products that inspire millions. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation!

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products

Free services

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in quality assurance.
• Strong technical and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional testing of iOS and watchOS applications.
• Design and implement test plans and test cases.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Functional Testing

Test Plans Creation

Debugging

Cross-Functional Testing

Education

BS in Computer Science

Job description

WatchOS Software QA Engineer

**Cupertino, California, United States**

**Software and Services**

**Summary**

Posted: **Apr 10, 2025**

Weekly Hours: **40**

Role Number: **200588228**

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 a QA Engineer to help us ensure that our Watch experience is rock-solid and customer-focused. We're looking for critical thinkers who would like to play a key role qualifying Productivity and Media apps as well as 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, with a focus on productivity and media apps, 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.

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ BS in Computer Science or equivalent on-the-job experience in Software QA

+ 2+ years of industry experience in quality assurance

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Passionate about Quality Assurance, Watch Faces, and Complications.

+ An enthusiasm for customer-focused design, and high-quality technology.

+ Passion for debugging difficult problems and driving results with multi-functional teams.

+ Creative thinker and strong problem solver with meticulous attention to detail.

+ Proven experience in Software Quality Assurance creating test plans for new products and features.

+ At ease and adaptable in a dynamic and informal atmosphere

+ Excellent communication skills are a requirement due to the high level of interaction with engineering teams, management, and other organizations within Apple.

+ Highly organized, creative, self-motivated, and passionate about achieving results. Excited about Watch Faces and WatchOS in general.

**Pay & Benefits**

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 $168,200 and $280,200, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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