Software Quality Engineer Safari/WebKit

Job description

**Role Number:** 200622700-0836

**Summary**
Apple is where individual imaginations gather, committing to the values that lead to great work.

Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of making each other’s ideas stronger.

That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better.

It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do.

When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives.

Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something.
Working on Safari/WebKit offers a chance to shape one of the most widely used web platforms, pushing the boundaries of performance, security, and user experience.

By contributing to Safari/WebKit releases, you'll play a key role in refining web standards and improving the browsing experience for a vast audience, while ensuring Apple’s products deliver seamless, cutting-edge interactions across this crucial ecosystem.

**Description**
As a Software QE Engineer on the Safari/WebKit team, you’ll help shape the quality of one of the most widely used browsers in the world.

Your work will directly impact Safari/WebKit features across iOS, macOS, and visionOS.
In this role, you’ll validate software releases and new functionality with a special focus on areas tied to security and privacy, which means you’ll be working close to the framework layer where these core capabilities are built.

You’ll design and maintain test environments, extend automation coverage, and ensure that new features meet the highest bar for reliability and protection of user data.

Strong communication skills are essential for conveying product health across teams.

You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams on new features and with the automation framework team to improve automated testing and processes, ultimately ensuring the delivery of a high-quality Safari/WebKit experience.

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ 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, QA processes, and browser security considerations.
+ Experience in developing comprehensive test plans and test cases, and automating them.
+ Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills with a passion for quality.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Proven experience working on cross-functional projects, collaborating with various teams to achieve project objectives.
+ Skilled at debugging, troubleshooting, and critical thinking on bug prioritization.
+ Experience using Xcode to write, triage, and debug automation scripts, as well as test harness enhancements, primarily focused on UI applications.
+ Strong interpersonal skills, facilitating clear and effective communication across team members and departments.
+ 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 with rapid release cycles and tight deadlines.
+ Open source contributions, knowledge of WebKit, and browser security (vulnerabilities, exploits, privacy protections).

**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 $121,300 and $213,700, 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.

(https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

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 seek to promote 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.

Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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