14 DAY TRIAL // The 3G-capable version of the iPad isn’t even out yet and, already, Apple’s Media Systems team is looking for a software quality engineer with a strong technical background to test still, video and audio capture and playback frameworks to fill out a position called “Performance QA Engineer, iPad Media.” The job posting is clear evidence that Apple is incorporating a camera in future iPad models.
“The Interactive Media Group (IMG) provides the media and graphics foundation across all of Apple's innovative products, including iPhone, iPad, apple TV, iPod, iTunes, and Mac OS,” Apple states on its website, at its Jobs area. “Combining cutting-edge software techniques with next-generation hardware, IMG takes the media experience to the next level,” it adds, and then proceeds to include details as to what type of person the company is currently on the lookout for.
“The Media Systems team is looking for a software quality engineer with a strong technical background to test still, video and audio capture and playback frameworks. Build on your QA experience and knowledge of digital camera technology (still and video) to develop and maintain testing frameworks for both capture and playback pipelines. You will work together with the development team to ensure quality. Your focus will mainly be on performance testing and developing performance measurement test tools. You will be responsible for the development and maintenance of methodical testing strategies and accompanying test documentation. Day to day activities will include developing and conducting functional/system/regression testing.ad-hoc testing; creating and tracking high quality bug reports; and reporting on project progress,” the summary reads.
If you think you’re up for the task, requirements include a B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience; 3+ years experience in Software QA; excellent written and verbal communication skills; familiarity with Mac OSX, Unix, Xcode (a plus); solid fundamental knowledge of software-testing techniques, methodologies and practices; good, solid knowledge of photography, various video and audio media formats; knowledgeable with lighting, whether artificial or ambient and how it affects image quality; ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work accordingly; experience developing complete unit tests and C API tests desired.