Software Development Engineer in Test, Productivity Apps

Summary

Posted: Nov 13, 2024

Role Number:200578828

Imagine what you could do here! The people here at Apple don’t just build products — we craft the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that supports the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. The Productivity Applications team is looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test that has experience in testing iOS and macOS apps, frameworks and APIs. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, passionate about quality, and an excellent critical thinker, problem solver, and communicator.

Description

As a Software Development Engineer in Test, you will be responsible for maintaining automated test execution suites, analyzing test results, reproducing and reporting issues, assisting in identifying and reproducing test blocking and automation blocking bugs, and interacting with cross-functional team members for quality-related tasks and deliverables. Responsibilities also include troubleshooting and debugging any issues with automation and automated tests. Develop, modify, and execute software test plans and maintain documentation of test results to assist in debugging and modification of software and tuning hardware. You will be running many automated tests at a time across different scenarios and different device models on a large scale, keeping careful track of all the results, schedules while proactively uncovering issues, and proposing ideas for improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent understanding and application of scripting language, such as Swift or Python.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills.
• Familiarity with automated test execution and maintaining automated tests.
• Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Familiarity with command line tools and environments such as shell scripting and bash.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in SQE methodologies and practices.
• Deep familiarity with iOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Pay & Benefits

• At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $143,100 and $214,500, 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.