Software Development Engineer in Test, Video Apps

Summary

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 Video Applications team is looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test, Video Apps that has experience in macOS apps, still image file formats, video codecs, audio, and metadata. Ideally, we are looking for someone with a passion and/or background in video editing to contribute to the production of innovative tools for creative professionals, video makers, and visual storytellers.

Description

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Planning, designing, writing, maintaining, and executing test cases manually and through automation using Swift and Python.
• Driving all aspects of quality and process improvements to help the team ensure that our features are rock-solid and ready to be released to our customers.
• Reporting bugs with outstanding isolation and regression techniques.
• Balancing a wide variety of deliverables that will rely on your talent for managing priorities and communicating progress/risks effectively and systematically.

Your ongoing curiosity and dedication to self-education in video/photo technologies as well as new testing techniques are what will set you apart. You will be working closely with other team members to help coordinate multi-functional test efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience as a Software Engineer in Test, programming in Python and/or Swift to prototype features, and create and test with internal tools.
• Proficiency in testing mobile/desktop apps, professional video codecs (such as MXF), professional camera manufacturer codec(s) testing and transcoding.
• Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle, testing methodologies, QA terminology, processes, and test planning.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or an equivalent of 5+ years of experience in QA/QE.

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 $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.

Key skills/competency

• Test Automation
• Python
• Swift
• macOS Applications
• Video Codecs (MXF)
• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• QA Methodologies
• Video Editing Technology
• Bug Isolation
• Regression Testing