Software QA Automation Engineer - Safari/WebKit

Apple - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Diego, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Software QA Automation Engineer for Safari/WebKit at Apple plays a crucial role in the development and release of features for Safari across various platforms including iOS, macOS, and visionOS. This position focuses on validating software releases and new features to ensure a high-quality customer experience. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, developing test environments, and maintaining essential tests and tools to enhance the overall quality of the software products.

Responsibilities

• Validate Safari software releases and new features to ensure exceptional customer experience.
• Develop test environments and maintain essential tests and tools.
• Define testing strategies and methodologies to enhance software quality.
• Provide reports and updates on test coverage, issues, and product quality to stakeholders.
• Develop and manage test data, tools, and utilities to streamline testing processes.
• Identify, document, and track software defects, collaborating with developers to resolve issues.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, and generate detailed reports on software quality.
• Continuously improve test automation coverage by integrating new tests and refining existing ones.
• Collaborate with developers, engineering program managers, and multiple QA teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Mentor peers and take on leadership roles within the team.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Python, Swift, or other object-oriented programming languages.
• Good understanding of development lifecycles, testing methodologies, and QA processes.
• Experience in developing comprehensive test plans, test cases, and automating them.
• Good debugging and troubleshooting skills with a passion for quality.

Nice-to-haves

• Proven experience working on cross-functional projects.
• Skilled at debugging, troubleshooting, and critical thinking on bug prioritization.
• Experience using Xcode to write, triage, and debug automation scripts.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication across teams.
• Self-motivated and resourceful with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced development environments.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development programs