Apple’s Maps Client Framework Qe is looking for an Automation QE Engineer who is excited about building automation frameworks and automated tests. As part of the Core Frameworks Team, you will be testing libraries and APIs which support Apple's Maps across multiple platforms, including iOS and Android. This role spans critical components such as map tiles, request and response from various services, and other integration points with other core frameworks within our operating systems. It is ideal for engineers who thrive working close to the OS, love solving system-level problems, and have a strong foundation in programming. With hundreds of millions of devices in our users' hands, you will enable new experiences for millions of delighted users around the world.
Description
As part of the Maps Framework QE team, you will help us extend automation coverage to test our Maps App Core Framework. We support many different features including Navigation, Search, and Predictions, offering the opportunity to support many new and exciting technologies. You must possess the ability to quickly grasp and distill highly complex matters into clean, understandable solutions, delivering clearly documented test plans. As a team member, you should be an effective advocate with strong communication and organizational skills, passionate about shipping a map experience that is the best of its kind.
Responsibilities
Enhance the automation framework and automated solutions for various use-cases across platforms. Investigate automation regressions and failures to ensure platform stability. Develop and maintain regression test suites to catch engineering breakages early in the development cycle Use a solid grasp of scripting languages and object-oriented programming to build robust testing solutions. Identify, corelate, and write bugs for all issues encountered, communicating effectively with lead Test Engineers and Development counterparts. Own complete functional areas of the application or product. Work cross-functionally across multiple teams to support debugging and system integration.
Minimum Qualifications
Automation Experience: Proficiency in modern scripting or compiled languages (Objective-C, Swift, C++, Java, Kotlin etc.). Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of Unix and Unix shell scripting. Systems Thinking: Obsessively passionate and inquisitive about understanding software subsystem interaction within an application. Tools: Experience with source control and build tools such as GIT, Jenkins, and Xcode. Ownership: Demonstrated ability to independently learn new technologies and own a complete functional area of a product. Education: BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: MS in Computer Science is preferred. Experience: 5 or more years of additional professional experience. Specialized Tools: Experience in Swift, Xcode, Android Studio is a plus. Communication: Excellent communication skills for supporting cross-functional debugging and advocating for software quality.
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