Software QA Engineer, Apps

Apple • Cupertino, CA

2h

About The Position

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values
that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple
Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas
stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make
something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better.
It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation
that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the
best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add
something. In this role, you will be working closely with framework engineering
teams and cross-functional QA teams. You will be developing automated testing
infrastructure, manually validating new features, and ensuring seamless
integration across Apple’s ecosystem of platforms.

DESCRIPTION

As a Software QA Engineer, you will responsible for both manual and automated
testing across mobile and backend features. You will design, develop, and
maintain automated test suites using Swift (XCTest/XCUITest) and Python, while
also performing manual testing to uncover usability issues, edge cases, and
regressions that automation may miss. You will work closely with
cross-functional partners to understand feature requirements, define test
strategies, and ensure high quality releases. Your work will include crafting,
implementing, and maintaining test plans and test cases, triaging issues and
validating fixes in a timely manner. As a representative of the QA team in
cross-functional discussions, you’ll communicate test results, advocate for
quality, and help drive process improvements. Additionally, you’ll contribute to
our CI/CD infrastructure, improve automation reliability, and continuously
refine the balance between manual validation and automated coverage to enhance
efficiency and product quality.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in software testing, with a strong focus on test automation
• Experience in Swift/XCTest/XCUITest
• Experience developing software tests in Python for test automation, tooling, or machine learning
• Proficiency in manual/UI testing and willingness to engage in both
• Experience developing test plans, test cases, assessing risk, and filing appropriate defects
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Deep knowledge of developer tools, SDKs, and framework testing and validation methodologies
• Experience qualifying apps with machine learning dependencies
• Proficiency in testing mobile/desktop apps, cloud based frameworks, and backend/APIs
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle, SQA methodologies, and passion for quality processes
• Familiarity with continuous integration systems and build automation
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative working environment within your team and beyond
• Ability to triage problems, prioritize accordingly, and propose a resolution
• Familiarity with server architecture
• Outstanding communication skills for collaborating across many participating teams

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites using Swift (XCTest/XCUITest) and Python
• Perform manual testing to uncover usability issues, edge cases, and regressions that automation may miss
• Work closely with cross-functional partners to understand feature requirements, define test strategies, and ensure high quality releases
• Craft, implement, and maintain test plans and test cases
• Triage issues and validate fixes in a timely manner
• Communicate test results, advocate for quality, and help drive process improvements
• Contribute to our CI/CD infrastructure, improve automation reliability, and continuously refine the balance between manual validation and automated coverage to enhance efficiency and product quality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level