Software Development Engineer - Test

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Salary: $129,300–$225,300 / yr
Posted: 15 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $177k

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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

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As a Software Development Engineer - Test, you will join the Sensor, Software and Prototyping team to test application software used to collect data and develop next generation features and algorithms. You will work on technologies including VisionPro, Multitouch, TouchID, and FaceID across platforms like VisionOS, MacOS, iOS, and WatchOS. Your daily responsibilities involve identifying potential weaknesses in applications, authoring detailed test plans for edge cases, and developing robust, repeatable automated testing solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure complete coverage while tracking performance and driving issues to closure. The role requires proficiency in Python, Swift, and Xcode UI automation frameworks, along with experience in continuous integration systems. You will solve complex problems where software interfaces with firmware and low-level drivers to provide data for processing pipelines.

Skills

Python Swift Xcode iOS macOS visionOS WatchOS Test Automation UI Automation AI-powered development tools UI/UX Design Firmware low level software drivers

What you'll do

Develop and execute robust, repeatable automated testing solutions using Python and Swift.
Create detailed test plans covering all system functionalities and edge cases.
Perform manual and automated testing across various hardware and software configurations.
Identify potential weaknesses in new applications by breaking them into functional parts.
Build creative tools, fixtures, and methodologies to stress software features.
Track performance metrics and report results to management while driving issues to closure.
Document all test cases and code used for execution.
Integrate AI-powered development tools to streamline coding, debugging, and framework creation.

What we're looking for

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or a related field.
Experience in software or application testing with Python and test automation.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure complete test coverage.
2 years in software or application testing with strong Python and test automation experience (preferred).
Experience with Swift programming and developing iOS test automation with Xcode UI automation framework (preferred).
Experience leveraging AI-powered development tools to streamline workflows, coding, and debugging (preferred).
Experience with UI/UX design or testing (preferred).
Experience with continuous integration and scheduling systems (preferred).