Summary Posted: Oct 31, 2023 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200515151 Do you want to shape the future of assistive technologies? Are you interested in improving the lives of people with disabilities? We are seeking a Software Quality Engineer to qualify industry-leading assistive technologies, while ensuring our mainstream software products maintain world-class levels of usability and performance for customers with accessibility needs. Key Qualifications Key Qualifications Experience writing technical bug reports and comprehensive test plans Experience using command line interface to collect logs and diagnose problems Deep knowledge of Apple’s assistive technologies Track record of working cross-functionally as a problem solver Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills Extraordinary attention to detail Description Description In this role, you’ll be a quality assurance engineer on the Accessibility Quality & Livability team. You’ll test assistive technologies (new features during development and existing features after they ship).
The ideal candidate is someone who is comfortable working in an exciting environment with rapidly changing priorities while leveraging user perspectives to shape our process and products. This team works closely with the accessibility development team, seed feedback team, AppleCare and other cross-functional teams across Apple’s platforms.
Responsibilities include:
Testing assistive technologies, specifically VoiceOver and hardware braille displays
Performing accessibility acceptance and integration testing on daily software releases, new software features and hardware projects
Analyzing bugs across software components
Writing comprehensive test plans
Representing the team in technical and project meetings Education & Experience Education & Experience BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work 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 $92,700 and $179,100 annualized, 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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