Software QA Engineer - Photos, Spatial Media, & Camera Apps, Vision Products Software

In this role, you'll be embedded alongside software engineers, EPMs, and cross-functional QA partners — deeply learning the technology you test and translating that knowledge into rigorous testing strategies. You'll work on some of the most visually and technically demanding applications on any Apple platform, requiring a sharp eye for edge cases, genuine technical curiosity, and a relentless focus on the end-user experience — where the bar isn't just whether something works, but whether it feels right.

Creating comprehensive test plans, test cases, and testing architectures grounded in product objectives and end-user experience
Assessing risk, filing actionable and well-documented defects, and driving them from discovery through resolution and regression
Triaging issues, prioritizing effectively, and proposing resolutions using sound software testing methodology
Identifying gaps in coverage and syncing with cross-functional QA and engineering partners to reduce duplication, strengthen testing, and resist regression
Participating in design reviews to provide early-stage quality feedback and surface risk before it becomes defect
Contributing to efforts that standardize and optimize test performance across the team
Supporting daily triage and test result review to maintain signal quality and release readiness

3–5 years of experience working as a Software Quality Engineer
In-depth knowledge of the software development lifecycle, testing methodologies, and testing tools
Proven experience developing test plans, test cases, and testing architectures that cover functionality and edge cases
Strong ability to assess risk, file appropriate defects, and provide relevant data for test reporting
Ability to work independently — triaging problems, prioritizing effectively, raising issues proactively, and driving resolutions
Comfortable presenting analysis and test results clearly to engineering DRIs and cross-functional stakeholders
BS/MS or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related field
Familiarity with Gen AI coding tools. Demonstrated ability to use them for design, code generation, and debugging.

Experience with camera, media, or imaging software — familiarity with the full capture and playback pipeline is a strong plus
Interest or passion in photography, videography, or spatial media
Familiarity with visionOS, iOS, or Apple's developer ecosystem (Xcode, Radar, etc.)
Proficiency in Python, Bash, and/or Swift for scripting, tooling, or test support
Experience developing ML-based testing frameworks and leveraging LLM tooling to improve efficiency, coverage, and reporting

Apple's Vision Products Group is seeking a Software Quality Engineer to drive quality for next-generation spatial computing experiences on visionOS. You'll act as the voice of the end-user within a high-performing engineering team, ensuring that complex, graphically rich applications meet the exceptional standard our customers expect from every Apple product. Your work will directly shape experiences enjoyed by millions of people worldwide.

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 $141,800 and $258,600, 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

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