Software Development Engineer, Tools

Apple Inc

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Location
San Diego, CA
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$142,300–$214,300 / yr
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1 day 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, Tools

JOB TITLE: Software Development Engineer - Tools The Software Development Engineer - Tools joins the Health team to ensure the reliability of health and fitness software. In this role, you will develop and maintain automated test suites to validate health-related applications, including the Health app and Research App. Your daily responsibilities include monitoring CI performance, analyzing test results, triaging issues, and debugging problems on Unix-based systems. You will collaborate with engineers and medical experts to qualify features and advocate for quality throughout the development lifecycle. Required skills include proficiency in Swift, Objective-C, or similar architected languages, along with strong object-oriented programming and software design knowledge. You will utilize tools such as Xcode, Xcode Cloud, and XCTest/XCUITest to build scalable automation libraries for regulated medical device contexts.

What does a Software Development Engineer earn in California?

Median $197750 from 79 postings across 10 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain automated test suites to validate Health-related applications.
  • Monitor CI performance and perform test result analysis, triage, and reporting.
  • Investigate and debug complex technical problems on Unix-based systems.
  • Own the resolution of unexpected blockers and software issues.
  • Collaborate with development teams to implement health features from an automation perspective.
  • Develop and maintain test plans, methodologies, and automation libraries.
  • Write production-ready automated UI and non-UI tests.

What we're looking for

  • Proficient programming knowledge in Swift, Objective-C, or similar architected languages.
  • Strong object oriented programming and software design skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to facilitate interaction with development teams and management.
  • Passion for quality assurance, including developing and maintaining test plans, methodologies, and automation libraries.
  • 2+ years of experience in automated Software Quality Assurance (preferred).
  • Experience writing production-ready automated UI and non-UI tests (preferred).
  • Experience with Xcode, Xcode Cloud, and XCTest/XCUITest (preferred).

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