Apple is hiring: Senior Software Quality Engineer - Media - Apple Vision Pro in

Senior Software Quality Engineer - Media - Apple Vision Pro Sunnyvale,California,United States Software and Services 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. Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space. It will allow us to do the things we love in ways never before possible — all while staying connected to the people around us. Apple’s Vision Products Group is seeking a hands-on, seasoned Media QA Engineer to drive quality and help ship best-in-class applications and user experiences for visionOS. As a QA Engineer in our growing organization, you will work to drive software quality for customer-facing Media apps and Media Frameworks while working cross-functionally in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. Description The ideal person for this role is a passionate QA engineer who has experience of video streaming technologies and has experience in automation. This role will require developing and qualifying customer-focused flows and ensuring system level quality for media features both functional and automation focused. You should be able to communicate at a high level and dive into technical details with key partners or leaders. Your leadership skills will drive communication across multiple organizations, negotiate various asks and cultivate growth within the team. You’ll be responsible for bringup of test cases functional, performance and working through complex development cycles for multiple areas. Minimum Qualifications At least 5 years of professional experience as a Software Quality Engineer Experience with video streaming technology (ex. AVC, HEVC, live streaming encoders). Working closely with the development team and other cross-functional teams to ensure product quality is of the highest level by executing tests for new Media features such as Apple Immersive videos You will cover a broad span of test areas involving functional, performance, and reliability testing. Responsibilities of this role will include manual and automated testing, writing automated test cases, triage of issues, reporting on project progress, and risk analysis. Experience developing UI automation, preferably in Apple frameworks such as XCTest Strong objective-oriented programming skills preferably in Python and Swift. Ability to identify the gaps in the existing automation test cases and close them with a long-term focus in mind. Excellent analytical, programming, and debugging skills and Strong communication and collaboration skills We are looking for a Quality Automation Engineer who can work and contribute towards the automation and testing of Apple Media technologies using Python and Swift frameworks Key Qualifications Preferred Qualifications BS or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience Hands-on experience working with AR/VR products and ecosystems Knowledge of Apple Platform development using Xcode, Swift, and Objective C preferred Experience with testing consumer electronics, mobile applications and experiences Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python preferred and familiarity with Swift and JavaScript is a plus Working knowledge of iOS/OS/WatchOS or other Apple ecosystem products 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 $165,500 and $293,800, 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. 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