Software Development Engineer - Test

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Salary: $150,400–$277,600 / yr
Posted: 13 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
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, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure complete test coverage. The candidate must utilize Python, Swift, and the Xcode UI automation framework. The work focuses on technologies such as VisionPro, Multitouch, TouchID, and FaceID, requiring the ability to break software through creative testing while tracking performance and driving issues to closure.

Skills

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

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 in new applications by breaking them into functional parts.
Build creative new tools, fixtures, and methodologies to stress software features.
Track performance, report results to management, and drive technical issues to closure.
Document all test cases and code used for test execution.
Integrate testing into the entire project lifecycle to ensure quality from an early stage.

What we're looking for

BS in Computer Science or a related field.
Minimum 3+ years of experience in software or application testing.
High proficiency in Python and experience with software development or test automation.
Experience with Swift programming and developing iOS test automation with the Xcode UI automation framework.
Experience authoring detailed test plans and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure test coverage.
Experience leveraging AI-powered development tools to streamline workflows and improve code quality (preferred).
Experience developing robust automated testing solutions and executing manual and automated test plans on various hardware (preferred).
Experience with UI/UX design or testing and continuous integration systems (preferred).