System Scenario Test Engineer - Watch

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We are the Systems and Scenario Watch team, and we focus on the customer experience by qualifying the integration of hardware, software and services. As our System Scenario Test Engineer, you are the critical link between Watch Hardware, WatchOS and our customers. You're not just finding defects, you're ensuring excellence and being the voice of the customer with every release.

Come join our team, where your expertise is valued and you'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with engineers and product leaders. You will be empowered to design and run complex test plans, analyze results to find hidden opportunities for improvement, and present your data-driven insights to guide our strategy.

Description

In this highly visible role, you will write and run test cases, be responsible for analyzing test results, reporting defects, publishing reports and working closely with the entire cross-functional team to ensure product quality.

","responsibilities":"Own the end-to-end testing lifecycle, from creating test strategies and plans to running tests and analyzing outcomes while being an advocate for the customer experience.

Serve as a quality checkpoint by screening and verifying issues from product development teams, ensuring high-quality bug reporting.

Apply deep diagnostic skills to isolate and document challenging system-level issues, facilitating faster resolution while keeping customer impact to a minimum.

Act as a key communication link between QA and other teams, providing regular updates on project status and quality metrics.

Inform data-driven decisions by generating and publishing detailed test reports for project partners.

Daily responsibilities include performing functional and regression tests-both manually and using tools-maintaining a set of test devices, test case design and providing feedback on product design

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years experience testing both iOS and macOS devices

Experience with Apple hardware running iOS, macOS and watchOS

Experience in designing, writing, deploying, and monitoring automated test suites

Ability to independently problem solve, research, and adapt while learning new technologies

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

3+ years of QA experience testing hardware

Experience with Python, shell scripting

Thorough understanding of the application development life-cycle

Strong analytical, problem solving and creative thinking skills

An enthusiasm for user-focused design and high-quality products

Adaptable and comfortable in a dynamic environment

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