Software QA Engineer, Fitness Watch Software, Sensing & Connectivity

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $120,900–$201,400 / yr
Posted: 5 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Software QA Engineer, Fitness Watch Software, Sensing & Connectivity

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JOB TITLE: Software QA Engineer, Fitness Watch Software, Sensing & Connectivity The watchOS QA team is seeking a Software QA Engineer to ensure the quality of watchOS and iOS applications. In this role, you will own the end-to-end quality of the Workout app, designing and executing test plans that cover real-world user journeys from workout selection through completion. Your daily responsibilities include functional testing across concurrent release vectors, risk analysis, cross-functional testing coordination, and integration testing. You will monitor daily build health, identify regressions, and develop manual test coverage for new features and sensor-driven metrics. The role requires a BA/BS in Computer Science and three years of experience in Software Quality Assurance. You must be skilled in developing test strategies, writing test cases, and creating custom tools to solve complex debugging problems within the fitness tracking domain.

Skills

iOS watchOS Software Quality Assurance Integration Testing Functional Testing Risk Analysis Debugging Custom Tools

What you'll do

Own end-to-end quality of the Workout app across watchOS and iOS platforms.
Design and execute test plans covering real-world user journeys from workout selection to completion.
Monitor and report on daily build health to identify regressions and new defects.
Communicate bug impact and severity to engineering and leadership teams in a timely manner.
Develop and maintain manual test coverage for new features, sensor-driven metrics, and edge cases.
Perform risk analysis and integration testing across the entire system.
Provide go/no-go recommendations for releases based on bug trends and build stability.

What we're looking for

BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
Proven experience in Software Quality Assurance for 3+ years.
Experience developing test strategies, including writing test plans, test cases, custom tools, and testing architectures.
Excellent communication skills for high-level interaction with engineering teams, management, and other organizations.
Ability to lift equipment in excess of 50 lbs.
Passion for debugging difficult problems and driving results with multi-functional teams.
Creative thinker and strong problem solver with meticulous attention to detail (preferred).
Enthusiasm for customer-focused design and fitness/workout tracking applications (preferred).

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