Streaming Media QE Web Automation Engineer, Media, Graphics & Compute Technologies

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$144,600–$263,800 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
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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 · Streaming Media QE Web Automation Engineer, Media, Graphics & Compute Technologies

The Streaming Media QE Web Automation Engineer, Media, Graphics & Compute Technologies joins the Web Streaming Quality Engineering team to ensure high-fidelity playback experiences across web platforms, smart TVs, and connected devices. This role involves designing, building, and maintaining scalable web automation frameworks and test suites to validate media playback and streaming performance. The engineer will create automated test suites for real-world scenarios, integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines, and diagnose complex network or playback issues across client and backend interfaces. Candidates must possess strong software development skills in Python or JavaScript/TypeScript to build resilient, non-flaky automation. Technical requirements include experience with web automation tools, the HLS streaming protocol, and knowledge of web performance metrics and network profiling. The role focuses on solving technical challenges related to web-based streaming infrastructure and ensuring consistent quality across diverse hardware environments.

What you'll do

  • Design and maintain scalable, reliable test automation frameworks for web streaming playback.
  • Create automated test suites simulating real-world scenarios across browsers, smart TVs, and connected devices.
  • Develop comprehensive test plans and define the scope of testing efforts.
  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to identify regressions early.
  • Diagnose and debug complex streaming, playback, and network issues across client and backend interfaces.
  • Conduct targeted exploratory and manual testing alongside automation development.

What we're looking for

  • Strong software development experience in Python or JavaScript/TypeScript.
  • Proven track record in test automation framework design and creating end-to-end automated test suites.
  • Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and building resilient, non-flaky test automation.
  • Experience authoring comprehensive test plans and test strategy documentation.
  • Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
  • BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience with web automation tools and frameworks.
  • Familiarity with the HLS streaming protocol and video quality assessment techniques.

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