As the Senior macOS QA Engineer, you will be responsible for validating the stability, security, and compatibility of a secure macOS platform used to protect sensitive systems. You will work alongside a team of engineers and reverse engineers to design and execute manual test plans that dig into system extensions, inter process communication, and low level operating system behavior. This is a hands-on, investigative role suited to someone who enjoys uncovering edge cases and understanding how complex systems truly work.ResponsibilitiesTest macOS security features spanning system extensions, Endpoint Security, and Network Extension frameworksDesign and execute manual test plans for system extensions, inter process communication, and low level operating system integration pointsExplore and document edge cases, race conditions, compatibility scenarios, and regressions across macOS versionsReproduce and isolate complex issues related to sandboxing, SIP and TCC interactions, launch services, and daemon behaviorsWork directly with development, support, product, and automation teams to triage, verify,



and regress bugs and compatibility issuesValidate interactions between the platform and third party macOS apps and servicesCollaborate with SDETs to turn exploratory and regression cases into automation candidatesMaintain close familiarity with changes in macOS releases and how they may impact functionality and compatibilityRequirements5+ years of QA experience with macOS applications, with a focus on security, system level, or compatibility testingStrong understanding of macOS internals, including System Extensions, Endpoint Security, XPC, TCC, SIP, Launch Services, and file systemsFamiliarity with macOS diagnostic and monitoring tools such as Console, Activity Monitor, Instruments, fs_usage, dtrace, tcpdump, and lldbExperience testing low level products such as VPNs, endpoint security tools, or antivirus softwareAbility to read crash reports and debug logs and identify root causesAbility to work independently and investigate issues thoroughly before escalatingExcellent written communication for clear test case documentation and bug reportsBenefitsCompensation: $6,500 USD per monthPTO and HolidaysWe only accept CVs submitted in English.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Macos Qa Engineer (Cundinamarca)
🏢 Sur Global
📍 Cundinamarca