Software Development Engineer in Test, Release Validation Automation

Overview

Summary:

Imagine what you could accomplish e, innovative ideas quickly become extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences. The Release Validation Automation team plays a critical role in this journey by building automation solutions that ensure seamless, high-quality software updates across all Apple platforms. We’re looking for a Tools and Automation Engineer to help maintain the stability, reliability, and quality of macOS, iOS, tvOS, vision

OS, and watch

OS releases. In this fast-paced and dynamic team, you ll work with cutting-edge technologies to enhance our testing capabilities for new features. Your work will directly contribute to the experience of millions of Apple users worldwide—helping ensure every release is one our customers can trust and love.

• Create, maintain, and expand internal applications, backend services, automation frameworks, and end-to-end functional tests.
• Work closely with Automation and QA Engineers to develop robust solutions that improve productivity and enable on-time software releases.
• Engage in daily discussions with client teams and cross-functional partners to drive the development of tools and applications that enhance coverage and stability of the cross-platform toolchain.
• Develop innovative solutions and strategies to expand feature coverage delivered to customers.

• 5+ years of experience in SDET or Software Development Engineering role
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Proven experience writing in Swift, Objective-C, Python, or similar lower-level languages
• Strong scripting skills

• Experience with Git and codebase management
• Experience with XCTest and Xcode
• Experience with CI/CD Technologies
• Excellent knowledge and experience with test methodologies (unit, integration, performance, functional, etc.)
• Ability to investigate, debug and triage difficult problems both independently and cooperatively
• Highly organized, creative, motivated, and passionate about achieving results
• Creative thinker and strong problem solver with meticulous attention to detail
• An enthusiasm for user-focused design & high-quality products
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate close interaction with development teams, management, and other organizations within Apple

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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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 Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs.

Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including:
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might 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 seek to 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.