Software QE Engineer – HomeKit

Summary

Posted: Feb 10, 2025

Role Number:200590706

The Home team provides the foundation that enables an entire ecosystem of secure and intelligent home connectivity. We are developing technologies and building experiences that revolutionize the way people harmonize with their Homes. Our goals are simple but the task is large; craft the most amazing home automation experience in the world that our customers will love. The Home QE team is seeking a highly motivated Software QE Engineer who is passionate about quality. You will be working on protocol, API, and end-to-end testing of the software stack. You will develop comprehensive test plans and strategies to drive quality and ensure great user experiences for the latest Home features.

Description

We are seeking an experienced QE engineer that can help us lead qualification for Apple Home Ecosystem features. Responsibilities include: – Developing comprehensive test plans and strategies to validate Home features across iOS/tvOS/MacOS/WatchOS – Hands on testing & debugging issues to help isolate and root cause problems – Driving end-to-end product reliability based on insights driven by field data analysis – Design tests and develop automated test solutions – Collaboration cross functionally with development and QE teams across different sites and timezones

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years experience in a QA lead role developing test cases/strategies for consumer facing products or services

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in technologies used in the Home automation eg. Thread, Wifi, Matter
• Proficient with automating test cases in Python or Swift
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills, including collaborating with external partners
• Real passion for product quality and attention to detail

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 $135,400 and $250,600, 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.