Software Development Engineer in Test - Apps, Identity Management Services

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Salary
$184,700–$277,600 / yr
Posted
80 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Software Development Engineer in Test - Apps, Identity Management Services

As a Software Development Engineer in Test – Apps, Identity Management Services, you will join the Identity Management Services team to build and maintain high-scale software systems powering core account identity across multiple platforms. You will participate in the full software development lifecycle by designing, implementing, and maintaining automated test frameworks while monitoring CI performance and triaging results. Your daily work involves identifying gaps in test plans, advocating for quality, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to resolve technical and UX issues early. The role requires proficiency in Swift, Python, and tools like Xcode, XCTest, and XCUITest. You will also utilize technologies such as RESTful web services, Spring, and ServiceTalk. This position focuses on the critical domain of authentication and identity management systems, ensuring security and privacy for high-demand user interactions across mobile and desktop environments.

What does a Software Development Engineer in Test earn in California?

Median $208400 from 30 postings across 6 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Define, implement, and evolve automated test frameworks while monitoring CI performance and reporting results.
  • Identify gaps in existing test plans and replace them with scalable, maintainable solutions.
  • Advocate for quality throughout the software development lifecycle to ensure high-quality product delivery.
  • Resolve technical and UX issues early in the development cycle by partnering with cross-functional teams.
  • Contribute to security and privacy testing specifically for authentication and identity management systems.
  • Develop and maintain automated test libraries and tools using Swift or Python.
  • Build automated UI and non-UI tests for applications across iOS, macOS, Web, Android, and Windows platforms.
  • Proactively triage, investigate, and debug complex technical problems independently and collaboratively.

What we're looking for

  • BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience in a related field.
  • 5+ years of proven experience in Software Development and/or Quality Engineering.
  • Strong programming and software design skills, preferably in Swift and/or Python.
  • Experience building automated UI and non-UI tests for applications on iOS, macOS, Web, Android, and Windows.
  • Expertise in test methodologies including functional unit tests, integration, regression, and exploratory testing.
  • Experience with security, privacy, or authentication-related testing.
  • Knowledge of the Apple development ecosystem, including Xcode, Xcode Cloud, and XCTest/XCUITest.
  • Familiarity with build tools, CI/CD integrations, and bug tracking tools like Radar or JIRA.

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