QA Performance Engineer

Summary Posted: Jan 16, 2024 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200533570 The people here at Apple don't just create products - they create the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it! Apple is seeking an experienced performance engineer, to join our worldwide business development and strategy team. This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced team that plays a key role in the overall success of our organization through technology enablement. You’ll play a critical part in driving the highest quality and performance of our products across multiple initiatives. Key Qualifications Key Qualifications 7+ years professional experience in performance engineering and/or software engineering Proficient in one or more programming or scripting languages Consistent track record designing and building automation test frameworks and tools e.g. unit testing, integration testing, performance testing, functional testing High expertise in writing performance test plans, defining performance test strategy, large dataset generation techniques in designing performance tests, evaluating and simulating traffic to test applications Experience with performing root cause analysis and providing updates to a wide spectrum of audiences Familiarity with version control systems, modern CI/CD practices, testing for software Practical experience with Kubernetes and monitoring tools e.g. Grafana, Splunk and AWS Cloudwatch Extremely organized, diligent, and meticulous in every undertaking Excellent problem solving, critical/analytical thinking, and communication skills Ability to operate comfortably and effectively in a fast-paced, highly cross-functional environment Description Description We are looking for an experienced performance engineer. In this role, you will collaborate closely with other engineers, users and business leaders to ensure that we deliver high quality software with consistency and predictability. Your responsibilities will include: Design and implement automation test frameworks and tools Plan, strategize and execute test scenarios in close collaboration with development team and product managers on all levels of testing e.g. Integration, Regression and Performance to facilitate releases Detect and track software defects and inconsistencies Troubleshoot problems with malfunctioning software applications and recommend corrective action Participate in qualifying the product features for production release and sign-off Find and report on failure trends to identify long-term solutions Education & Experience Education & Experience BS/MS CS/CE or equivalent experience Additional Requirements Additional Requirements Pay & Benefits 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 $170,700 and $256,500, 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.