Job Details

QA Software Engineer in Test

Cupertino, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Mar 12, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200594657

Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a dynamic team, working to deliver
exceptional experiences on some of the world’s most coveted products? The Apps
Program QA team is looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and experienced
QA engineer who is passionate about driving software quality improvements and en-
hancing the customer experience across Apple Books and Notes app!

Description

As an Apps Program QA Software Engineer in Test, you will be responsible for test-
ing both existing and newly developed features across all supported Apple devices.
You will create test plans, design test cases, and conduct gray-box, structural, and
ad-hoc tests to ensure Apple Books and Notes meet Apple’s standard for highest
level of quality. Additionally, you’ll escalate bug reports, and drive issues to resolu-
tion. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional
teams, contributing to the development of new features that will push our products to
the next level!

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in software quality assurance

• Excellent understanding of SQA methodologies & practices

• Excellent experience in end-user functional testing with a strong focus on the user experience

• Experience with setting up complex test environments and strong multi-tasking capabilities

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

• Excellent organizational skills for bug reporting and tracking critical issues across multiple projects

• Proven ability to conduct thorough investigations, analyze system logs and find root cause of issues

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills for collaborating with external teams to drive issues forward

• Creative thinker and strong problem solver

• Proficient with Python or SwiftUI

• Experience testing Apple Intelligence features with a solid understanding of the broader AI/ML ecosystem

• Fluency/Proficiency in Japanese or any other 2nd language is a plus

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 $112,900 and $234,700, 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.

Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.Learn more about the E-Verify program (https://www.apple.com/jobs/pdf/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf) .

Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .

Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .

Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you’re applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines applicable in your area.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.