iOS QA Engineer

Pebble • Fremont, CA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Pebble is a sustainable living startup defining a new way to live, work and explore from anywhere with a 100% electric, hassle-free RV trailer. Built by a team of experts in both automotive and consumer technology, Pebble combines electrification with cutting-edge automotive technology for a travel trailer experience that removes the hassles RV trailer owners have struggled with for decades.
At Pebble, we are building out the future of lighter, more flexible living. We see a world where your home can be anywhere you want to take it. Pebble blends the best of what it means to be at home, on the road, and off-grid into something useful and magical. This is a collective effort. Our team is dedicated to making not just products, but a lifestyle that is truly sustainable. If the idea of building out the future sparks your imagination and intersects with your skills, we’d love to meet you.
Role Summary
Software QA Engineer
Onsite Fremont, CA
As an iOS QA Engineer, you will focus on manual software testing to validate functionality, user interactions, and overall product performance across iPhone and iPad applications. You will work closely with iOS engineers and product teams to execute test plans, document issues, and ensure high-quality releases. Your primary focus will be on end-to-end testing, exploratory testing, and identifying software defects that impact the iOS user experience.

Requirements

• 2–7 years of experience in software QA with a strong focus on manual testing of native iOS applications for iPhone and iPad.
• Hands-on experience testing on physical iOS devices across multiple generations and OS versions.
• Solid understanding of QA methodologies, software testing processes, and defect lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with iOS development tools such as Xcode, TestFlight, Instruments, and the Apple Simulator.
• Experience with bug tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of iOS platform behaviors, app lifecycle, and Apple's HIG.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze, reproduce, and clearly report software issues.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, agile environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with accessibility testing on iOS (VoiceOver, Switch Control, Dynamic Type).
• Familiarity with Charles Proxy or similar tools for network traffic inspection.
• Exposure to App Store submission and review processes.
• Basic understanding of Swift or Objective-C to better collaborate with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual blackbox test cases to validate iOS app functionality, system interactions, and platform-specific behaviors across iPhone and iPad form factors.
• Identify, document, and track software defects using industry-standard tools (e.g., Jira) to support timely issue resolution.
• Conduct functional, regression, usability, and exploratory testing across multiple iOS versions and Apple device configurations.
• Verify app reliability, responsiveness, and visual consistency across various iPhone and iPad screen sizes and OS versions.
• Test across key iOS subsystems including push notifications, background refresh, iCloud sync, accessibility (VoiceOver, Dynamic Type), and system permissions.
• Work closely with iOS engineers to reproduce, troubleshoot, and resolve software issues, leveraging tools such as Xcode and TestFlight.
• Provide detailed feedback on user experience, performance, edge cases, and adherence to Apple's Human Interface Guidelines (HIG).
• Participate in test planning, sprint reviews, and App Store release validation.
• Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of iOS-specific test cases and regression suites.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed