The Software QA Engineer role at Apple involves working with a small, collaborative team focused on leveraging AI to enhance user interactions with devices. The position emphasizes critical thinking and requires the individual to qualify software and its supporting frameworks throughout the development process. The team values autonomy and supports personal growth while tackling innovative challenges. Candidates will engage in 0-to-1 work, transforming ideas into functional software.

• Proficiency in one or more scripting/programming languages such as Python, Swift, or C/C++.
• Excellent knowledge and experience with various test methodologies including unit testing, integration testing, and performance testing.
• BA/BS in Computer Science or 5+ years of professional experience in grey-box testing and test automation.
• Experience using Xcode for writing, triaging, and debugging automation scripts.
• Deep experience in one or more iOS/macOS domains such as system services or frameworks.

• Qualify critical software and frameworks during all stages of software development.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, designers, and researchers to develop AI features.
• Investigate, debug, and triage complex problems both independently and cooperatively.
• Develop API and UI test automation using XCTest/XCUITest.
• Provide insights on human-AI interaction and contribute to user-focused design.

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.