Tools & Automation Quality Engineer - Maps Display and Rendering

About the Role

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 \\

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ 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 \u0026 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