> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3951301-software-quality-engineer-media-applications-live-experiences](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3951301-software-quality-engineer-media-applications-live-experiences). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Quality Engineer, Media Applications & Live Experiences - **Company:** Apple Inc. - **Location:** Irvine, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $166,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Apple IOS, Apple Mac Systems, Apple Xcode, Architectural Patterns, Automation of Tests, Software Bug Management, Profiling, Software Quality, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, CoreMedia CMS, Software Debugging, Log Analysis, Spatial Computing, Performance Testing, Media Technology, Generative AI, Bug Reporting, Information Technology, Video Streaming, Code Restructuring - **Published:** October 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/28137434/Software-Quality-Engineer-Media-Applications-Live-Experiences-California-Irvine-7413 ## About the Role 10 years in end-user client software quality engineering, media or video QA,\t with experience writing test plans and coordinating test passes and reviews across engineering teams. \tFamiliarity with video streaming concepts (for example, HLS or DASH) and video formats (AVC, HEVC), with curiosity about spatial media playback. Experience leading and developing a team in a highly cross-functional environment. \tUnderstanding of test automation concepts and how automated tests fit into a quality strategy for OS frameworks such as AVKit and CoreMedia. \tProficient at balancing multiple efforts simultaneously and meeting deadlines. Passionate about user-focused design, high-quality applications, and iterative refinement. \tPractical use of Generative AI tools to support test workflows, such as log analysis or report generation. \tStrong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to turn complex issues into clear bug reports and readiness summaries. Preferred Qualifications Experience building or maintaining automated test scripts, tools, or pipelines to run on Apple devices Familiarity with Apple platform tools (Xcode, Swift) and media frameworks (AVFoundation and other OS media frameworks). \tWorking knowledge of visionOS, iOS, or macOS; experience debugging and profiling performance on client devices Experience with AR/VR, spatial computing devices Experience with CI/CD test pipelines; working across various OS media frameworks and platform teams. BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Broadcast Engineering, or equivalent experience. ## Description In this role, you will serve as the voice of the end user for live sports, events, and spatial media on visionOS. You will shape the quality of our client software by planning and coordinating testing across complex development cycles, working closely with development engineers, production teams, and delivery partners. You will develop test plans, run quality reviews, support design reviews, and lead bug triage through resolution on Apple client devices. You will support testing across the media lifecycle, from live capture and distribution to on-device playback, performance, and reliability, and you will assess stream health and playback stability for features such as 3D playback and Apple Immersive Video. During live events, you will help execute testing, coordinate with engineering partners, and drive issues through to resolution under operational timelines. To scale coverage, you will partner with automation engineers, contribute to test automation as your skills grow, and use Generative AI tools to speed up log analysis, failure classification, and reporting. You will balance these with hands-on exploratory, reliability, and performance testing on visionOS hardware. Responsibilities Design and develop a new automated test suite for a new hardware and software product on Vision OS, intended for distribution to cross-functional teams as part of their validation workflows and CI pipelines Expand automated test coverage by authoring new tests within existing frameworks, building upon established tooling rather than starting from scratch Collaborate with fellow automation engineers to ensure new test work aligns with established team standards, coding practices, and architectural patterns Partner with cross-functional teams to support integration of the automated test suite into their continuous integration systems and pre-submission test passes Improve the reliability and stability of existing automated test suites through debugging, refactoring, and targeted enhancement