Software Automation QA Engineer, SEAR

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $141,800–$258,600 / yr
Posted: 56 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Software Automation QA Engineer, SEAR

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The SPEAR team at Apple’s Security Engineering & Architecture is seeking a collaborative Software Automation QA Engineer to ensure the quality of ambitious software security features across all operating systems. This role involves working closely with engineers, project managers, and other quality teams to develop rigorous test plans and execute automated tests for system applications, frameworks, and services. Day-to-day responsibilities include writing code in Objective-C, Swift, or Python, triaging automated software tests, and filing bugs while maintaining clear communication about technical issues. The ideal candidate has experience with XCTest and Xcode, as well as a strong ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively. This position plays a crucial role in enhancing the security of Apple’s foundational technologies without compromising user experience across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS.

Skills

Objective_C Swift Python XCTest Xcode CI/CD Terraform AWS Kubernetes PostgreSQL Docker

What you'll do

Develop comprehensive test plans and assess risks for software security features.
Write and triage automated tests including unit-tests, regression tests, and stress tests.
Ensure rigorous testing of ambitious software security features across multiple platforms.
File appropriate bugs and consolidate bug reports to improve feature quality.
Communicate clearly about technical topics with cross-functional teams.

What we're looking for

Experience writing code in Objective-C, Swift, or Python for testing APIs, SDKs, or frameworks.
Proficient in writing and triaging automated software tests including unit-tests, regression tests, functional tests, and stress tests.
Ability to develop comprehensive test plans, assess risks, file appropriate bugs, and consolidate bug reports.
Strong communication skills for discussing technical topics clearly both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrates professional integrity and ethical conduct in all work.

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