Software QA Engineer, Fitness Watch Software, Sensing & Connectivity

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for designing and implementing test plans and test cases for iOS and watchOS applications. Additionally, you will perform functional and integration testing while coordinating across cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software releases.

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience and at least 3 years of professional software quality assurance experience. Strong technical, debugging, and communication skills are required, along with the physical ability to lift equipment over 50 lbs.

Skills

• Software Quality Assurance
• Functional Testing
• Test Planning
• Test Case Design
• Risk Analysis
• Integration Testing
• Debugging
• iOS
• watchOS
• Test Strategy Development
• Communication Skills
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Technical Documentation
• Problem Solving

About this role

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 an expert Software Quality Engineer to help us ensure
that our Watch applications are rock-solid and user-focused. We’re looking for
critical thinkers who would like to play a key role in qualifying iOS and
watchOS applications and 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, 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

BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience Proven
experience in Software Quality Assurance (3+ years) Passion for debugging
difficult problems and driving results with multi-functional teams Experience
with developing test strategies, including writing test plans, test cases,
custom tools, and testing architectures Excellent communication skills are a
requirement due to the high level of interaction with engineering teams,
management, and other organizations within Apple Must be able to lift equipment
in excess of 50 lbs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

An enthusiasm for customer-focused design, and high-quality technology Creative
thinker and strong problem solver with meticulous attention to detail At ease
and adaptable in a dynamic and informal atmosphere Experience with developing
test strategies, including writing test plans, test cases, custom tools, and
testing architectures Highly organized, creative, self-motivated, and passionate
about achieving results An excitement for fitness and workout tracking
applications.

About Apple

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