Job Details

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

San Diego, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Apr 23, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200597714

Do you want to build and integrate technologies that improve people’s lives and deliver outstanding user experiences?

At Apple, new ideas can quickly become extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences. Bring passion, dedication, and a commitment to quality to your job, and there's no telling what you could accomplish! We're the Product System Quality team, and we are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Software Quality Assurance Engineer.

You will join a dedicated and dynamic team of people who focus on creating a magical experience with AirTag, FindMy Accessories, and iOS devices for our customers. Your role is to make sure that our customer experience is amazing. You'll be collaborating with many different teams within Apple to further improve the quality of our products, and keep a mindful eye on how we can make them even greater.

Come join our team!

Description

• Design comprehensive test plans for new features, factoring in technical details and the customer experience.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to ensure requirements are understood and tested
• Design and run automated tests to validate firmware and end-to-end user experience
• Identify fundamental metrics to track the project and team’s success
• Investigate and debug complex problems, and help drive them to closure
• Leverage data to influence product quality decisions and champion the customer experience in every phase of the development process

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering and 3+ years of quality assurance experience

• Experience developing automation in Python, Swift, or similar languages

• Good understanding of Bluetooth and other wireless technology and standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering

• Experience in hardware and/or software development lifecycle, particularly with testing embedded consumer electronics or mobile devices

• Ability to lead and drive testing of projects and features

• Highly motivated and able to balance multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in presenting data to diverse teams and management

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.

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.