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We are looking for Software Quality Engineers, who will work closely with other Software Engineers, Project & Product Managers, Product Designers, and other internal & external partners.\nThere are countless ways you can contribute here, from working on apple.com to software for digital & physical Apple Stores, from software for Apple Care to Apple-wide systems for identity, operations, recruiting, and people management, from software for Apple data centers to Apple-wide data processing & AI/ML systems.\nWhen you join IS&T, you’ll help design and manage systems, frameworks, and apps that countless Apple customers and employees rely on every day. Together, we’ll explore all the ways to improve how Apple operates, freeing our employees to do what they do best, and crafting magical experiences for our customers.\nRetail and Marcom Engineering, an IS&T team, builds and operates the systems and experiences that connect Apple's products with its customers. 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