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Software Quality Assurance Engineer, Photos

Cupertino,California,United States

Software and Services

At Apple, you can unleash your full creative and professional potential. In the Camera & Photos group, our mission is to combine exceptional hardware and software to create unparalleled experiences for millions. From capturing cherished personal moments to preserving, enriching, and sharing those memories with loved ones, we are dedicated to delivering a world-class user experience. To achieve this, we’ve crafted a dedicated team committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality, embodying the Apple Promise. You have the opportunity to join this team and contribute to the creation of exceptional photographic software. As a Photos Quality Engineering team member, you’ll collaborate with our talented team to develop innovative new experiences. Your experience as a hands-on and driven software quality engineer, coupled with your passion for photography, makes you an ideal candidate for this role. You’ll not only have the opportunity to exercise your full range of functional qualification skills but also contribute your insights and imagination to making our products and their development truly exceptional.

Description

This individual contributor will collaborate with peers across various development and quality teams to ensure the continuous functionality of our sharing and editing, organizational and creative tools, features, and frameworks. Your primary responsibilities will encompass functional, regression, and integration testing across multiple platforms, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS. While working as part of a close-knit team, you will independently investigate, triage, and escalate the issues you and others encountered. Your daily work will involve iterative software validation of both existing and new features and technologies, utilizing both manual and automated approaches. The demanding work environment requires the ability to balance multiple concurrent projects while delivering your significant contributions to their success. You will be accountable for driving and triaging automation, including script authoring as necessary. Excellent oral and written communication, as well as organizational skills, are essential due to the detailed and time-bound nature of the work and the extensive collaboration with others.

Minimum Qualifications

• • Three years of professional experience in consumer software test engineering, utilizing manual and automated methods;

• • Very strong analytical and problem-solving skills, prolific and effective problem/defect identification; identifying and driving critical problem resolution;

• • Extensive test plan development experience; proficiency in prioritizing and escalating issues to stakeholders;

• • Effectiveness in balancing multiple tasks and meeting tight deadlines, all while keeping to a holistic vision;

• • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling effective communication to both technical and non-technical audiences, are essential;

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• • Skilled in testing digital media acquisition, augmentation and editing, evaluating photographic correctness as well representing a desired subjective look or feel.

• • Knowledgeable about Apple’s current hardware and software ecosystem; very familiar with Camera, Photos, and other video and photographic offerings from Apple and industry leaders

• • Comfortable sharing considered opinions and seeking those of others; taking the time for details while staying true to the broader picture.

• • Practical proficiency in shell/CLI methodology and some experience in test automation (Python and XCTest), is highly valued; remote device testing and general CI process understanding are advantageous

Education & Experience

Additional Requirements

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 $97,300 and $188,100, 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 (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) about Apple Benefits.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 take affirmative action to ensure 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)

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