Job Details

Software Quality Engineer - VPG Creative Applications

Los Angeles, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: May 14, 2025

Role Number: 200604894

Apple is where individual imaginations gather, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver results from our collaboration to strengthen each other's ideas. This happens because each of us shares a belief that we can create 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 running through everything we do. When we bring everyone in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something — you'll add something. Are you ready to explore a new application domain with a talented and collaborative team?

Apple's Creative Applications Team within the Vision Products Group is seeking a skilled Software Quality Engineer to help us test a suite of graphically intensive and highly interactive applications. As a member of our dynamic organization, you will have the rare and rewarding opportunity to help create new products that will delight and inspire millions of people every single day.

Description

In this role, you will be responsible for shipping world-class user experiences and act as the voice of our end-users. You will help with defining test plans, execution of manual testing, and monitoring performance across the Apple ecosystem for for various end to end application features.

Responsibilities include defining and implementing manual test plans by working directly with engineers across multiple teams. You will be responsible for driving the quality of your features by consistently monitoring their progress throughout the overall Software development process.

This position requires a self-motivated and dynamic individual with strong technical and communication skills who can contribute in a fast iterative team environment. You should be able to communicate at a high level and expect to dive into technical details when needed. Your leadership skills will drive communication across multiple organizations, negotiate various asks and cultivate growth within the team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and software development lifecycle

• Ability to define, design, develop, and maintain test strategies for multiple platforms

• Experience testing 3D applications with a focus on image/video quality and performance

• Strong debugging and problem solving skills

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with real-time and non real-time 3D graphics and rendering experience building

• Familiarity with game development software and game engines, i.e. Unity, Unreal, Maya, Blender, and Houdini

• Good understanding of image and video quality metrics and evaluation methodology

• Exposure to augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR) application

• Experience with Apple software ecosystem

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 $129,600 and $236,300, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

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

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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