IO Software Systems Test Engineer

San Diego,California,United States

Software and Services

Join the team responsible for ensuring the highest quality for technologies at the heart of Apple's products. Part of the Core OS organization, The Core I/O QE team is responsible for the quality of the software experience of IO technologies across all of Apples products.

**Key Qualifications**

Ability to co-ordinate and drive QE projects by planning and managing test execution with offshore testers, including in-depth issue triage and debug.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adept at reporting and presenting system and feature quality status to a variety of cross- functional audiences.

Ability to communicate with native Mandarin-Chinese speakers to aid collaboration with offshore teams.

Proven ability to work independently and demonstrate cross-functional leadership with good project/time management skills.

Solid programming fundamentals in Python or similar languages

**Description**

We are seeking a motivated engineer with excellent cross-functional coordination and problem-solving capabilities. You will be responsible for supporting our testing efforts at our offshore facilities, taking the lead in scheduling and coordinating the test execution of IO technologies and features across our platforms. You will be required to be hands-on with testing, triaging, investigating and debugging issues. Adapting test plans to take account of operational needs, managing issue tracking, managing and reporting on test execution across programs, and assisting in plans to scale our test coverage over time.

**Education & Experience**

BS, CS, EE, CE, or equivalent experience

**Additional Requirements**

Additional "Preferred" Requirements:

Practical scripting experience with scenarios such as triaging and routing issues, extracting, manipulating data or streamlining workflows and test automation.

Familiarity with IO technologies such as USB, Thunderbolt or DisplayPort/HDMI, and able to ramp-up quickly on new and existing technologies is highly desirable

Familiarity with C programming will be an added plus

Familiarity with data visualization, trend analysis and report creation using tools such as Tableau.

Willingness and ability to travel between sites.

**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 $131,500.00 and $243,300.00, 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 Apples 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 Apples Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Youll 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 (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) 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.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.

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