Software Development Engineer in Test - Home
Apple
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Job Description
Summary
The Home Team at Apple is building the foundation for secure and intelligent home connectivity. The team is focused on creating a revolutionary home automation experience that customers will love.
As a Software Development Engineer in Test - Home, you will lead technical investigations to optimize iOS apps and frameworks by driving reliability and performance improvements with field and internal testing data.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive end-to-end product reliability using field data insights.
- Design tests and develop automated solutions for the HomeKit framework.
- Analyze and visualize performance data from algorithms and lab test scenarios.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with development and QA teams globally.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience. 5+ years of programming experience in Python or C/C++ for tool and automation framework development, and 5+ years in a quality or performance focused role on consumer-facing products.
Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise in achieving 99.9% end-to-end product reliability.
- Proficiency in data analysis/visualization tools like Splunk and Tableau.
- Experience with tools for analyzing and benchmarking OS, app, and algorithm performance.
- Familiarity with Swift/Objective-C or XCtest.
- Deep understanding of Operating System and Wireless concepts.
- Knowledge of AI/ML and audio/video testing strategies.
- Strong record of technical leadership and project guidance.
Pay & Benefits
Apple offers a base pay range between $147,400 and $272,100 along with comprehensive benefits including medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, educational reimbursements, discretionary bonuses, employee stock programs, and relocation support if eligible.
Equal Opportunity
Apple is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity in all its practices.
Key skills/competency
- SDET
- Automation
- iOS
- Performance
- Testing
- Data Analysis
- HomeKit
- Python
- C/C++
- Collaboration
How to Get Hired at Apple
- Research Apple's culture: Understand their innovation and teamwork values.
- Customize your resume: Highlight automation and testing achievements.
- Prepare technical examples: Demonstrate coding and performance testing skills.
- Practice interview questions: Focus on problem solving and collaboration.
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