Job Details

System Experience Manual QA Engineer

San Diego, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Apr 10, 2025

Role Number: 200599193

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.

Are you passionate about shipping products and want to impact millions of users? Come be part of an enthusiastic, dynamic, highly quality engineering team working on System Experience! The System Experience team covers multiple platforms like iOS and Mac OS, and features like Spotlight, App Icons, and Control Center.

The team is looking for a talented quality assurance engineer who is technically savvy, proactive, detail-oriented, and can juggle various tasks efficiently. You will be a member of the software quality engineering team working side by side with engineers on SpringBoard or related projects.

Description

This position requires a self-motivated individual with strong QA experience which will span all phases of development. In early development phases, you will be asked to develop test suites in cooperation with development engineering to test new features bringup. As development progresses, you will work closely with engineers to build and help maintain the test suites. Along the way, you will build knowledge of issues with our products and expand the test suites.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Passion for quality, exceptional attention to detail

• Creative thinker and strong problem solver

• Highly organized

• Proven hands-on experience with manual testing

• Thorough knowledge of macOS and iOS operating systems

• Understanding of Apple ecosystem

• Comfortable using software debugging tools

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors' degree in computer science or related field. Two years of related professional experience can substitute for the education requirement.

• 1 year experience in a Software QA Engineer role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience writing and running test plans

• Knowledge of consumer-oriented software development process

• Familiarity with general Software Quality Assurance methodologies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proven track record of being proactive, self-motivated, and detail-oriented

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

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 $107,100 and $222,800, 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. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

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 seek to promote 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) .

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.Learn more about the E-Verify program (https://www.apple.com/jobs/pdf/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf) .

Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .

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