Software Development Engineer in Test; SDET

Overview

Join Apple's Quality Engineering organization as a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) focused on Swift Intelligence Frameworks, with primary emphasis on Foundation Models testing and validation. You will create, maintain, and deliver comprehensive test strategies that ensure Apple's intelligent frameworks meet high standards for reliability, performance, and developer experience. Work with framework engineering teams to develop automated testing infrastructure, validate new features, and ensure seamless integration across iOS, macOS, and vision

OS.

Your day-to-day responsibilities include prioritizing automation results from various testing pipelines, validating developer Xcode workflows including Previews and Simulator functionality, and maintaining robust test harnesses that enable comprehensive validation scenarios. You will set up and configure test environments across multiple platforms, ensure stable build and deployment processes, and contribute to improving test coverage for new framework features. You will stay closely aligned with framework development teams to anticipate and validate upcoming functionality changes and improvements.

• 5 years of experience in software testing with strong focus on test automation
• Expert proficiency in Swift programming language, design patterns, generics, and Swift concurrency
• Experience developing for Apple platforms using Xcode Swift
  
  UI, XCTest and XCUIAutomation
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience

• Understanding of large language models (LLMs) and prompt engineering concepts
• Experience testing machine learning frameworks or other complex, non-deterministic systems
• Deep knowledge of developer tools, SDKs, or framework testing and validation methodologies
• Familiarity with continuous integration systems and build automation
• Experience with Python for test automation, tooling or machine learning

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $147,400 and $272,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in discretionary employee stock programs, eligibility for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and potential stock purchases through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Benefits include comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, access to discounted products and free services, and education expense reimbursement for advancing your career. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note:

Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant. Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.