Apple

Media Conferencing Quality Test Engineer

Apple$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Computer Science or a related field.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C/C++.
  • Experience between 2-5 years in software testing for large, complex projects.
  • Knowledge of Video/Audio codecs and evaluation systems.
  • Familiarity with networking protocols like RTP and RTCP.
  • Experience with data analytics tools such as MongoDB and Tableau.
  • Understanding of CI/CD practices and containerization techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and conduct performance tests for audio and video technologies.
  • Build and maintain automated testing frameworks for Apple platforms.
  • Collaborate closely with real-time communications development teams.
  • Create high-quality bug reports and triage issues with developers.
  • Establish comprehensive testing matrices and execute test plans.
  • Identify gaps in testing strategy and propose improvements.
  • Drive the implementation of critical performance tests across teams.

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours and remote work options.
  • Access to employee discounts on Apple products.
  • Health and wellness programs, including medical and dental coverage.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment focused on teamwork.
Full Job Description
Media, Graphics & Compute Technologies (MGC) provides the media and graphics foundation across all of Apple's innovative products, including Mac, iPod, TV, iPhone, iPad, Watch, VisionPro, and also Apple Intelligence. Developing groundbreaking software techniques, MGC takes the media experience to the next level. We are looking for a hardworking software quality engineer with a strong technical background and understanding of different network topologies, video, and audio technologies. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and conducting performance tests and building automated testing for the aforementioned features on all Apple supported platforms. Work and chip in towards quality engineering / QA of real-time communication technologies in MGC at Apple and build test automation to qualify audio and video quality in complex scenarios emulating real-world network traffic types. The Media Conferencing QE team provides the networking and media frameworks for FaceTime, Group FaceTime, HomeKit IP Cameras, Sidecar, Screen Sharing, iPhone Mirroring, and much more. You will work very closely with the Real-time communications development and multi-functional teams to ensure quality is of the highest level. You will also be creating & tracking high-quality bug reports, triaging issues by closely working with developers, and reporting on project progress & risk analysis. Testing will be comprised of determining details about the complex product/feature, coming up with a testing matrix, putting the testing matrix into an executable test plan. As part of the role, you will be working with many different multi-functional teams, establishing relationships across teams, finding holes in overall test strategy. In addition, part of your testing may also require you to implement testing manually with the end goal of automating that testing. Collaboration and automated testing will be key to this role's success. In addition to writing and maintaining a set of tests, you will also be responsible for driving fixes of many other critical performance tests run by multi-functional technology teams. B.S. in Computer Science Proficiency in one or more computing languages like Python, Java or C/C++ Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work accordingly Excellent written and verbal communication skills 2-5 years of industry experience, particularly in driving testing of large complex projects Experience testing Video/Audio codecs or Video/Audio evaluation systems Experience with networking protocols such as RTP , RTCP Experience with data analytics and visualization tools like MongoDB and Tableau CI/CD, containerization

About Apple

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

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154,000 employees
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Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
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+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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