Software Development Engineer in Test, Release Validation Automation
Apple
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Job Description
Summary
Imagine what you could accomplish at Apple. Here, 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, visionOS, and watchOS 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.
Description
This position requires a motivated, highly technical engineer to create, maintain, and expand internal applications, backend services, automation frameworks, and end-to-end functional tests. The successful engineer will work closely with Automation and QA Engineers to develop robust solutions that will improve productivity and expand our ability to ship software to our customers on time. Daily discussions with client teams and cross-functional partners will drive the genesis of the latest tools and applications you will create to enhance the coverage and stability of our cross-platform toolchain. Innovative solutions and strategies that allow the team to expand the coverage of the features we ultimately deliver to our customers are a must.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Git and codebase management.
- Experience with XCTest and Xcode.
- Experience with CI/CD Technologies.
- Excellent knowledge and experience with test methodologies (unit testing, integration testing, performance testing, functional testing, 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.
Key skills/competency
- Software Development Engineer in Test
- Automation Frameworks
- Quality Assurance
- macOS / iOS / tvOS / visionOS / watchOS
- Swift / Objective-C / Python
- Scripting
- CI/CD
- Test Methodologies
- Debugging / Triage
- XCTest / Xcode
How to Get Hired at Apple
- Research Apple's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to understand their commitment to innovation and user experience.
- Tailor your resume: Customize your resume to highlight your SDET, automation, and cross-platform testing experience, specifically mentioning Swift, Objective-C, Python, and CI/CD tools for Apple.
- Showcase your technical skills: Prepare to discuss your experience in test methodologies, debugging complex problems, and developing robust automation solutions relevant to Software Development Engineer in Test, Release Validation Automation roles.
- Practice behavioral questions: Be ready to articulate your problem-solving approach, attention to detail, and passion for high-quality products, aligning with Apple's emphasis on excellence and user-focused design.
- Network strategically: Connect with current and former Apple employees on LinkedIn to gain insights into the hiring process and company expectations for software development engineers in test.
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