Software Development Engineer - Test, Accessibility, Apple Services Engineering

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$181,100–$318,400 / yr
Posted
99 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 - Test, Accessibility, Apple Services Engineering

As a Software Development Engineer in Test at Apple Services Engineering, you will join a dedicated team focused on enhancing accessibility for users across all Apple platforms. Your role involves owning the full testing lifecycle from strategy to execution, ensuring that critical features meet high standards of accessibility and quality. You will develop and maintain scalable UI automation solutions using XCTest/XCUITest, Python, and Swift, reducing manual testing burdens and accelerating release cycles. Additionally, you will advocate for accessible design principles in engineering discussions and bug triage, influencing the experience of millions of users. This role requires deep knowledge of assistive technologies like VoiceOver and Switch Control, proficiency in Swift/SwiftUI and Python, and a passion for inclusive software development.

What you'll do

  • Review upcoming features with an accessibility-first approach, providing technical and experiential feedback.
  • Build scalable automated accessibility test coverage integrated into end-to-end pipelines.
  • Create comprehensive test plans balancing automated and manual testing effectively.
  • Innovate tools and training to help other teams integrate accessibility testing.
  • Represent accessibility concerns in engineering discussions, design reviews, and bug triage.
  • Advocate for accessible design principles within the team and across partner groups.

What we're looking for

  • Significant experience in Quality Assurance Engineering or SDET roles.
  • Deep knowledge of UI automation frameworks at scale using Python, Swift/SwiftUI.
  • Proficiency in XCTest and XCUITest for Apple platform applications.
  • Expertise in assistive technology features across all Apple platforms.
  • Experience designing scalable automation solutions for high software quality.

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