Apple SkillBridge Fellowship Program

Apple’s SkillBridge Fellowship Program offers transitioning service members a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in a dynamic, corporate environment during their final six months of military service. Through this full-time fellowship, participants gain exposure to the rhythm and culture at Apple, while building professional relationships, refining their civilian workplace skills, and contributing to impactful projects in a supportive setting.Fellows are embedded within teams and given access to training and networking opportunities designed to help them navigate the transition from military to civilian careers with confidence. The program is structured to offer a meaningful, real-world experience that complements their military background and prepares them for future career success in the private sector.

ABOUT THE JOB

Job Title: Wireless Bluetooth Tools and Automation Quality Engineer (SK3): Location: San Diego, California You will be responsible for building creative solutions for testing current and next generation products. Driving quality and champion bug fixes, working closely with dev team and analyzing the root causes for the issues. Designing comprehensive test plans for new features, factoring in technical details and the customer experience. Developing test automation scripts using Python, maintain reports of all automation issues and test results. Collaborating with cross functional teams to get requirements and implement automation feature requests. Bring up, perform regular maintenance and debugging of test setups and scripts.
Minimum QualificationsBachelors or Masters Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experienceBasic understanding of software development lifecycle Basic understanding of software quality assurance methodsTechnically savvy and a fast learner of new technologyStrong problem solver with a passion for debugging difficult puzzlesComfortable in dynamic and informal environments Highly organized, self-motivated, and meticulous attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience with software test automation toolsProficient in a programming or scripting language like PythonExperience on Continuous Integration tools like Jenkins is a plusTroubleshooting, Debugging skillsGood understanding of Software Development Life Cycle Good understanding of Quality Assurance and Functional TestingPrevious Product Testing ExperienceFamiliar with Apple iOS/watchOS/homeOS, Familiar with Performance Testing and Key Performance Indicators.Additional Skills Highly motivated, dedicated, quick learner with ability to work individually and as a teamExceptional problem solving and debugging skillsExcellent interpersonal, communication and documentation skillsEfficient time management skills, ability to handle multiple tasks and thrive in a fast paced environmentLaser-focused on the smallest details that are meaningful to our customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Building creative solutions for testing current and next generation products.
• Driving quality and champion bug fixes, working closely with development team and analyzing the root causes for the issues.
• Designing comprehensive test plans for new features, factoring in technical details and the customer experience.
• Developing test automation scripts using Python, maintaining reports of all automation issues and test results.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to get requirements and implement automation feature requests.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Basic understanding of software development lifecycle
• Basic understanding of software quality assurance methods
• Technically savvy and a fast learner of new technology
• Strong problem solver with a passion for debugging difficult puzzles
• Comfortable in dynamic and informal environments
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with software test automation tools
• Proficient in a programming or scripting language like Python
• Experience on Continuous Integration tools like Jenkins is a plus
• Troubleshooting, Debugging skills
• Good understanding of Software Development Life Cycle
• Good understanding of Quality Assurance and Functional Testing
• Previous Product Testing Experience
• Familiar with Apple iOS/watchOS/homeOS
• Familiar with Performance Testing and Key Performance Indicators

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

All opportunities have an on site, in office requirement. Location for this Fellowship program is listed in the Job Description.

BENEFITS

• Exposure to the rhythm and culture at Apple
• Building professional relationships
• Refining civilian workplace skills
• Contributing to impactful projects in a supportive setting
• Access to training and networking opportunities

OTHER

All opportunities have an on site, in office requirement. Location for this Fellowship program is listed in the Job Description.