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.
This is a hands-on manual and exploratory QA role (not an automation role) that requires deep, practical experience with macOS internals, system extensions, and application behavior.
You will work alongside a highly experienced 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.If you thrive on identifying edge cases, love all things macOS, enjoy breaking complex systems in controlled ways, and have an investigative mindset for system behavior, this role is for you.ResponsibilitiesTest macOS security features spanning system extensions, Endpoint Security, and Network Extension frameworksDesign and execute manual test plans for system extensions, inter-process communication (XPC), 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 reportsAvailability to work during US Eastern Time (EST) business hoursBenefitsCompensation: $6,500 USD per monthPTO and holidaysOnly CVs submitted in English will be considered **
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📌 Senior Macos Qa Engineer (Bogotá)
🏢 Sur Global
📍 Bogotá