Tools and Automation Engineer, Vision Products Software

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.

Description

In this role, you will be responsible for shipping world-class user experiences and act as the voice of our end-users. As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you will support the testing of multiple features and drive for quality via extensive hands-on functional testing of user-facing features and systems. You will be responsible for setting the bar high, going beyond ensuring a great experience, and helping to ship robust and amazing products taking an active role in shaping the quality of our products. This will demand deep integration with our development engineers, devising test plans and user studies, bug triaging, and supporting design reviews. You will also collaborate closely with automation teams to prioritize and expedite associated testing initiatives.","responsibilities":"Represent the team in sponsor reviews and leadership forums, providing clear updates and addressing questions

Own functional testing across locales, defining test scope, priorities, and execution plans

Documenting and tracking issues, collaborating with development teams, and monitoring quality metrics throughout the product development lifecycle.

Drive automation and reporting to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and visibility of test results

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with Gen AI coding tools. Demonstrated ability to use them for design, code generation, and debugging.

Minimum Qualifications

BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience

Minimum 4+ years of industry experience.

Strong passion for quality assurance in software, including developing, extending and maintaining test plans, methodologies, as well as automation libraries.

Strong object oriented programming and software design skills, preferably in Swift and/or Python.

Excellent knowledge of and experience with test methodologies ranging from functional unit tests to non-functional exploratory testing.

Experience in building automated UI and non-UI tests for user facing applications.

Creative problem solver with a knack for building scalable solutions in a collaborative and cross-functional space.

Ability to proactively triage, investigate, and debug difficult technical and UX problems independently as well as collaboratively.

Highly organized with strong planning skills to estimate, update, and communicate progress.

Knowledge of the Apple development ecosystem using Xcode, Xcode Cloud, and XCTest/XCUITest preferred, but not required.

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 .

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 $141,800 and $258,600, 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.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.