Software Development Engineer - Test

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Salary: $129,300–$225,300 / yr
Posted: 61 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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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The Software Development Engineer - Test will join the Sensor, Software and Prototyping team to test application software used for data collection and developing next generation features and algorithms. This role involves testing VisionOS, MacOS, iOS, and WatchOS applications that drive unique UI experiences, interface with firmware and low level software drivers, and provide data to processing pipelines. Key responsibilities include authoring detailed test plans, developing robust automated testing solutions, executing manual and automated test plans across various hardware configurations, and tracking performance. Candidates must utilize Python, test automation, Swift, and the Xcode UI automation framework. The work requires identifying potential weaknesses in new applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to guarantee complete test coverage, and building creative tools to stress software features within the VisionPro, Multitouch, TouchID, and FaceID domains.

Skills

Python Swift Xcode iOS MacOS VisionOS WatchOS Test Automation UI Automation AI-powered development tools Firmware low level software drivers UI/UX design Test Plans Test Cases

What you'll do

Develop robust and repeatable automated testing solutions using Python and Swift.
Author detailed test plans covering all system functionalities and edge cases.
Execute manual and automated test plans across various hardware and software configurations.
Identify potential weaknesses by breaking down new applications into functional parts.
Document all test cases and code used for test execution.
Track performance metrics and report results to management while driving issues to closure.
Build creative new tools, fixtures, and methodologies to stress software features.
Participate in the entire project lifecycle to ensure quality from an early stage.

What we're looking for

BS in Computer Science or related field.
Experience in software or application testing with Python and test automation experience.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to guarantee 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 and improve code quality (preferred).
Experience with UI/UX design or test experience (preferred).
Experience with continuous integration and scheduling systems (preferred).

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