At Apple, the business problem is to ensure a high-quality customer experience for iOS, macOS, TVOS, watchOS, and visionOS for applications such as FaceTime, Mail, Messages, and Phone by qualifying software releases.
Requirements
- Experience with Python, Swift, or other object-oriented programming languages.
- Good understanding of development lifecycles, testing methodologies, and QA processes.
- Experience in developing comprehensive test plans, test cases and automating them.
- Good debugging and troubleshooting skills with a passion for quality.
- Proven experience working on multi-functional projects, collaborating with various teams to achieve project objectives.
- Skilled at debugging, troubleshooting, and critical thinking on bug prioritization.
- Experience using Xcode to write, triage, and debug automation scripts, as well as test harness enhancements, primarily focused on UI applications.
Responsibilities
- Participate in defining testing strategies and methodologies to enhance overall software quality.
- Provide concise reports and updates on test coverage, issues, and product quality to stakeholders.
- Develop and manage test data, tools, and utilities to streamline testing processes and enhance efficiency.
- Identify, document, and track software defects, collaborating with developers to resolve issues swiftly and effectively.
- Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, and generate detailed reports on software quality and product health.
- Continuously improve test automation coverage by integrating new tests and refining existing ones.
- Monitor industry discussions, forums, and security reports to anticipate potential risks, attacks, and exploits - and design tests that proactively address them.
Other
- BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- Excellent communication skills are a requirement due to the high level of interaction with engineering teams, management and other organizations within Apple.
- Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships.
- Self-motivated and resourceful, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced development environments with rapid release cycles and tight deadlines.
