CoreOS Quality Engineer (Private Cloud Compute – Server Operating Systems)

Summary

Posted: Mar 7, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number:200594262

Are you a visionary problem solver who loves setting ambitious goals? Do you have a passion for understanding the intricate connections between every line of code? In the Core Operating Systems group, you’ll ensure the OS is inseparable from each device’s identity as a whole. That’s because this group is committed to building fully integrated operating systems that combine hardware, software, and apps into a single Apple experience. Your dedication to cross-disciplinary collaboration will help develop groundbreaking technologies which bring Apple’s operating systems into the cloud, such as Private Cloud Compute, which enables the new features of Apple Intelligence. This group is dedicated to building the core technologies of iOS, macOS, and Apple silicon into server operating systems that are integral to the privacy and security of user data in the cloud. Your commitment to cross-disciplinary collaboration will contribute to the development of robust and reliable cloud technologies. Apple’s CoreOS organization is seeking a highly motivated test engineer to join the Core Darwin QA team. We recognize that the quality of our software is only as good as that of our testing. The right candidate for this position enjoys finding creative and unexpected ways to torture bits.

Description

Your responsibilities will include developing a solid understanding of ongoing development efforts across the operating systems teams; designing and implementing automated test harnesses and infrastructures to support testing of server-based operating systems; contributing to a strategic plan for ensuring the quality of Apple’s operating systems in server environments; collaborating with OS developers to create and execute thorough test plans for new kernel and user space features; writing automated tests; and enhancing overall test coverage and quality across various OS components.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Solid understanding of the fundamentals of operating systems
• Programming skills in a scripting language
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of security testing practices and tools.
• Understanding of software development workflows and standard methodologies
• Experience working with a QE team Experience with testing and quality assurance in software development cycles, especially in a server operating system context
• Experience in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) or a similar role, focusing on automation, reliability, and performance engineering.
• Experience with container technologies like Docker and container management platforms such as Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure services like AWS, Azure, or GCP.

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 $121,900 and $214,500, 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.
  
  Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.