QA Engineer, Watch Software

Cupertino San Diego Until 9/21/2026 First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The watchOS QA team is seeking a **QA Engineer** to help ensure our Watch experience is rock-solid and customer-focused. We're looking for critical thinkers who want to play a key role in qualifying Watch System Experiences and the frameworks that support them. We practice nimble, fast-paced development that relies heavily on a tight relationship between Engineering and QA. As a member of our passionate watchOS QA team, you'll have the unique and rewarding opportunity to shape and improve the software that allows our products to delight and inspire millions of Apple customers every day.

Description

In this position, you will need to be self-motivated with strong technical and interpersonal skills. Day-to-day tasks will involve functional testing of iOS and watchOS applications, with a focus on Watch System Experiences. Responsibilities include design and implementation of test plans and test cases, risk analysis, cross-functional testing coordination, and integration testing across the system.

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Computer Science or equivalent recent on-the-job experience in Software QA.

Preferred Qualifications

Passionate about Shipping with Quality
Enthusiasm for customer-focused design and high-quality technology
Passion for debugging difficult problems and driving results with cross-functional teams
Creative thinker and strong problem solver with meticulous attention to detail
Proven experience in Software Quality Assurance creating test plans for new products and features
Comfortable and adaptable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills with ability to collaborate effectively across engineering teams, management, and other organizations within Apple
Highly organized, self-motivated, and results-driven
Excited about Watch System Experiences and watchOS

About this role

Summary

Perform functional and integration testing for watchOS applications and system experiences.

Job title

QA Engineer, Watch Software

Experience level

entry level

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Must be in Cupertino or San Diego, no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

test plansfunctional testingrisk analysiscross-functional testingsoftware QA

Preferred skills

debuggingcustomer-focused designproblem solvingcollaborative skillswatchOS

Specializations

watchOSsystem experiencestest plansfunctional testingcross-functional testing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cupertino, CA, USA

On-site City

San Diego, CA, USA

On-site City