Release Validation FCS Software QA Engineer
Job Description
SummaryPosted: Sep 26, 2024
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200569684
Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something - you'll add something. Imagine what you can do here! Are you a meticulous Software QA Engineer with a passion for making a global impact? As a key player in our Release Validation FCS team, you will be instrumental in ensuring the seamless software update experience for every Apple user worldwide. Your work will focus on qualifying tethered and OTA software updates for all Apple platforms, both internal and external. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues, supplying to the high-quality standards Apple is renowned for.
Description
As a Release Validation FCS QA Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that all over-the-air and tethered software updates for macOS, iOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS are of the highest quality. You will work closely with multi-functional teams, including software engineers, project managers, and quality assurance engineers, to develop and implement test plans, scripts, and automated tests. In addition, you will perform manual testing of the software update flow to ensure that update process continues to work flawlessly. Using your expertise in testing methodologies, you will need to identify, raise, and communicate issues, and work towards resolutions on the critical issues affecting the update flow.
- Ability to work all weekends
- Must be flexible to work a shift schedule of Thursday - Monday or Friday - Tuesday
- Ability to investigate, debug and triage difficult problems and independently work towards results
- Ability to triage problems, prioritize accordingly, and propose a resolution
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Highly organized, creative, motivated, and passionate about achieving results
- Excellent social skills to be able to collaborate with external teams to drive issues forward
- Results-oriented and supportive individual with a team-oriented approach
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Shell
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 $92,500 and $178,600, 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.
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- Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.
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