Lead Mac Automation Test Engineer

at  Apple

SUMMARY

Posted: 14 Nov 2024
Weekly Hours: 35
Role Number:200579044
The Graphics, Games and ML (GGML) Test Engineering organizations play a critical role in the success and delivery of nearly every major Apple product - we’re practically involved with everything that our customers interact with! The engineering teams we support have brought the world Metal, Reference Mode on iPad Pro, ProMotion on iPhone and iPad, 3rd Party game controller support, and a little thing called Apple Silicon on Mac. We are the test arm of our engineering teams, working closely with them to develop test plans, execute them, and partnering with them through development cycles to evolve the testing till the very end.

DESCRIPTION

GGML Test Engineering team in London is seeking an experienced, self-motivated quality engineer with a real passion for making the Mac experience the best it can be. Testing efforts will target the latest technologies for Mac mobile and desktop platforms, working closely with engineering teams to ensure product quality. The test effort includes hands-on functional testing, bug reporting/regression, maintaining test guidelines, and development and execution of automated tests. The successful candidate should have a strong aptitude for learning new technologies, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to drive complex and meaningful projects. Tight-knit collaboration with engineering teams and an ability to thrive under pressure are key skills required to succeed in this role. Responsibilities of this role include: • Execute manual & automated testing, focused on Mac technologies • Support triaging of internal bug reports • Analyze test results of automated system, conduct defect isolation by means of data-mining and comparative analysis • Provide status reports for the team, cross-functional partners, and management • Work with cross-functional partners to examine the various testing and issues reported

• Industry QA/QE experience
• Excellent problem solving and deductive reasoning skills
• Working knowledge of UNIX-based systems and command-line tools for debugging, analysis, and automation
• Experienced in Bash, Python, or C/C++

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent debugging, trouble shooting, optimization, critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Creative thinker and passionate about quality
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Experience with functional and performance testing for both mobile and desktop platforms
• Experience leading projects or previous leadership experience

• Industry QA/QE experience
• Excellent problem solving and deductive reasoning skills
• Working knowledge of UNIX-based systems and command-line tools for debugging, analysis, and automation
• Experienced in Bash, Python, or C/C+