Job Description

The Security Engineering and Architecture QA team is seeking a Tools and Automation engineer with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, strong experience with developing tests and technical acumen. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work side-by-side with QA and software developers during all project phases, collaborating on feature definition, quality plan, test and tooling development for Security features that ship across all of Apple's operating systems. You will gain experience testing software across a wide range of Apple's software stack.
Description
As a Tools and Automation engineer in the SEAR QA team, you will be responsible for qualifying a variety of security features. You will need to show abilities in working with developers, Engineering Program Managers, other QA teams to build test plans, execute, automate & report results for security features that ship across Apple's operating systems.
Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive test plans to ensure the feature achieves its goals without regressing functionality, performance, power, stability.
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams to share tests, get consensus on project test plans and communicating results.
• Implement new tests when needed to achieve adequate coverage.
• Automate end-to-end testing and tooling development.
• Manage testing and triage test failures.
• Report on testing status and follow up to ensure regressions are addressed.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of iOS and/or macOS QA experience
• Demonstrated experience creating tests that identify deep software bugs
• Software skills with automation languages such as Python
• Analytical skills to independently perform first-level triage on test failures
• Detail-oriented approach to understanding, documenting, and executing on test requirements
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively about technical topics (verbal and written)

Preferred Qualifications

• Test Framework development experience a plus
• Experience with Objective-C and/or Swift 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 $121,300 and $213,700, 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.
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.

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