Automation Quality Engineer (QE2) (Mobile Device Testing) in Cupertino, CA.

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One of our clients is looking for Automation Quality Engineer (QE2) (Mobile Device Testing) in Cupertino, CA.

Title: Automation Quality Engineer (QE2)(Mobile Device Testing)

Location: Cupertino, CA

Duration: 12 Months

Professional Summary

Highly skilled Automation Quality Engineer with strong experience in both manual and automated testing of mobile and device-based platforms. Proven expertise working in physical device lab environments, including device provisioning, flashing, configuration, troubleshooting, and large-scale test execution. Strong background in black-box testing, automation framework development, and OS-level validation. Hands-on experience with iOS ecosystems, Swift programming, Xcode, and device diagnostics.

Key Qualifications

Lab & Device Testing Experience

• Hands-on experience managing real-device test labs and multiple test devices.
• Device setup, provisioning, flashing, configuration, reset, teardown, and troubleshooting.
• Experience validating hardware-software interactions and device behavior.
• Familiarity with system logs, device diagnostics, and root cause analysis.

Manual Testing Expertise

• Strong black-box testing experience.
• Creation and execution of detailed test cases and test plans.
• End-to-end functional, integration, and regression testing.
• Defect identification, reproduction, documentation, and tracking.

Automation Skills

• Development and maintenance of automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Experience with continuous test execution and validation pipelines.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or similar automation languages.
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD environments.

iOS / OS Testing Experience

• Experience testing operating systems, platform features, and device-level functionality.
• Strong understanding of iOS device provisioning, configuration, and debugging.
• Knowledge of system logs, crash analysis, and troubleshooting techniques.

Programming Skills

• Swift programming experience with the ability to develop, modify, and maintain test code.
• Hands-on experience with Xcode.
• XCTest framework experience preferred.
• Exposure to Objective-C is an added advantage.

Preferred Background

• Experience working with Apple products, iOS devices, or mobile ecosystems.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced lab environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Ideal Candidate Snapshot

• A QA/Automation professional with 6+ years of experience who combines strong manual testing fundamentals, real-device lab expertise, automation framework development skills, and hands-on Swift/iOS knowledge. Candidates with Apple ecosystem experience and a proven track record in device validation and troubleshooting will be highly preferred.