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Tools & Automation Quality Engineer - Maps Display and Rendering

Apple
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Cupertino, CA 95015, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Apple is seeking a meticulous Quality Engineer for the Maps Display Quality team to enhance the visual and technical quality of Apple Maps.
  • The role requires 5+ years of professional experience in QA/QE roles, ideally with a background in game development or graphics engine tooling.
  • Candidates should have strong programming skills in languages such as Python, JavaScript, and XCTest, along with experience in building test automation frameworks.
  • Responsibilities include designing automated test frameworks, validating engine features across platforms, and collaborating with engineers to manage defects.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
At the intersection of geography, design, and cutting-edge technology, your work will directly impact millions of users who rely on Apple Maps to navigate their world every day. We are looking for a meticulous Quality Engineer to ensure that every pixel, label, route and 3D landmark is rendered to perfection.

Description


We are looking for a highly skilled and meticulous Quality Engineer to join the Maps Display Quality team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the visual and technical excellence of Apple Maps across all platforms. You will own the end-to-end quality of map rendering, ensuring that the transition from data to pixels is seamless, performant, and beautiful. This role requires a blend of manual "visual-eye" testing and the development of robust automation frameworks. You will work on the following: Test Automation & Frameworks -Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks tailored for Display rendering components. -Develop and maintain regression test suites to catch rendering engine breakages early in the development cycle. -Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub etc.) Write automation scripts using languages such as Python, JavaScript, XCTest. Engine & Platform Testing -Validate engine features across multiple platforms (Web, Mobile — iOS, Android) -Test rendering pipelines, shaders, asset pipelines, and editor tooling -Perform cross-platform compatibility and regression testing -Validate SDK and API integrations for engine plugins and extensions Defect Management & Collaboration -File detailed, reproducible bug reports with logs, screenshots, and repro steps -Work with engineers to triage, prioritize, and verify bug fixes -Participate in code reviews for test automation code -Collaborate with developers during feature development to shift testing left Test Planning & Strategy -Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and test strategies for new Display rendering features -Define acceptance criteria in partnership with product owners and engineers -Define Automation strategy for the new feature

Minimum Qualifications


Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in QA/QE roles, with a strong preference for candidates from game development, rendering or graphics engine tooling backgrounds. Familiarity with graphics APIs(DirectX, Vulkan, Metal, OpenGL) Programming Proficiency: Strong coding skills in XCTest, Python, JavaScript, C++, or C#. Automation Expertise: Hands-on experience building and maintaining test frameworks using tools such as XCTest, Playwright, Selenium, or Espresso. CI/CD & DevOps: Direct experience integrating automated tests into Jenkins or GitHub pipelines. Platform Knowledge: Proven track record of testing and debugging on Apple platforms (iOS, macOS, etc.). Technical Debugging: Proficiency in deep-dive technical analysis, including crash log parsing and log analysis Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications


Experience with MapKit or map-based rendering engines. Knowledge of AI-driven testing tools and screenshot comparison technologies. Experience mentoring junior engineers



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