Software Development Engineer Test, Productivity Apps

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$150,400–$277,600 / yr
Posted
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, Productivity Apps

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The iWork team seeks a Software Developer in Test (SDET) to join their mission-critical project focused on enhancing productivity apps for creative professionals. This role involves developing and executing scalable test automation solutions using Swift and Python, ensuring the quality of applications like Keynote, Numbers, Pages, and Freeform. The SDET will design and maintain UI automation frameworks, integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and isolate bugs effectively. Candidates should have at least three years of experience in test automation development, strong programming skills, and a solid understanding of software testing strategies. Experience with XCTest and XCUITest for iOS and macOS platforms is preferred, along with familiarity with backend or service testing.

Skills

Python Swift XCTest XCUITest Git CI/CD UI automation frameworks iOS macOS Bug detection Regression testing Automation testing Version control systems Data structures Algorithms Object-oriented design

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain end-to-end test cases for productivity apps using Swift and Python.
  • Design and build UI automation frameworks from scratch to support multiple platforms.
  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and reduce flakiness at scale.
  • Write clear, reproducible bug reports with strong isolation and regression techniques.
  • Translate feature descriptions into effective automated test plans and strategies.
  • Collaborate on multi-functional testing efforts to ensure high-quality consumer applications.

What we're looking for

  • At least 3 years of QA/QE experience with a focus on test automation development.
  • Strong programming skills in Swift and Python for writing clean, maintainable test code.
  • Proven ability to design and build UI automation frameworks and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience automating tests across multiple platforms (Desktop and Mobile) with XCTest/XCUITest.
  • Excellent bug detection, isolation, and regression skills; capable of translating feature descriptions into automated test plans.
  • Solid understanding of software development fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design.
  • Hands-on experience with version control systems like Git in a collaborative environment.

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