GPU Drivers & Metal Test Engineer -Media, Graphics & Compute Technologies

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock plan eligibility

Education reimbursement incl. tuition

Bonuses/relocation eligibility

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA is seeking a GPU Drivers & Metal Test Engineer to lead testing strategy and automation for GPU Driver and Metal technologies.

You will design comprehensive test plans, drive presubmission validation, and build scalable automation while collaborating with hardware and software teams. The role emphasizes AI-enabled testing approaches, cross-functional communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience in both manual testing/QA methodology and test automation development.
• Strong experience developing test plans, test cases, and test strategies for complex software systems.
• Demonstrated ability in software development with a focus on tools and test automation.
• Proficiency with Unix-based operating systems (Linux, macOS) and CLI tools.
• Experience in Python; Swift is a plus.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of AI/ML techniques and their application to software testing.
• Familiarity with SDLC and version control (Git).

Responsibilities

• Drive QA strategy and develop test plans, test cases, and coverage for GPU Driver and Metal technologies.
• Perform presubmission testing and validation of GPU Drivers.
• Design and implement test automation frameworks and tools for manual and automated workflows.
• Develop AI-enabled testing methodologies to improve efficiency and coverage.
• Build and maintain QA infrastructure including CI/CD for automated tests.
• Conduct exploratory testing to identify edge cases automated tests may miss.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to understand features and craft test strategies.
• Communicate test results, metrics, and risks to stakeholders.
• Mentor teammates on testing best practices and automation techniques.
• Contribute to ongoing QA process improvements.

Skills

Test automation

QA strategy

Cross-functional collab.

Python

macOS/Linux

C/C++

AI/ML testing

Automation frameworks

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related field

Tools

Git

CI/CD tools

Job description

GPU Drivers & Metal Test Engineer -Media, Graphics & Compute Technologies

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

At Apple, we believe excellent ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products with unique customer experiences at the highest quality. We believe when you bring passion and dedication to your job, there's no telling what you could accomplish! The people here at Apple don't just build products — they craft the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries.The Graphics, Games & Machine Learning team is looking for a self-motivated Test Engineer with expertise in both testing strategy and automation development to help shape our next generation products. This role requires an energetic and motivated individual with strong communication, organization, and technical skills who works well in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

Description

The Graphics, Games and Machine Learning Test Engineering organization is seeking an expert, self-motivated Test Engineer with a real passion for making the GPU and graphics experience on our products the best it can be. You will work with emerging GPU technologies at Apple, ensuring that we successfully bring these technologies to our customers at the industry-leading bar we've established.In this role, you will wear multiple hats; driving comprehensive test strategy, developing test automation, and building tools to support both new HW and SW features.You will be responsible for Quality Leadership; Drive effective QA conversations with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive test plans and test cases for GPU Driver and Metal testing. Act as a quality warrior, championing excellence throughout the development lifecycle.Strategic Testing; design and execute presubmission testing for GPU Drivers, ensuring critical issues are caught before integration. Develop test strategies that balance manual exploratory testing with automated coverage.Innovation in Testing; be proactive in developing AI-enabled testing methodologies and novel approaches to validate the software components that make up the GPU driver stack. Think creatively about how to expand test coverage and automation effectiveness.Automation Development; build, maintain, and enhance automation frameworks and tools that enable scalable, reliable testing. Develop sophisticated test automation to support both new HW and SW features.As a successful candidate, you should have a strong aptitude for learning new technologies, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to drive sophisticated and challenging projects. You should be equally comfortable discussing test strategy with stakeholders as you are writing code to automate complex test scenarios. Strong collaboration with engineering teams and an ability to thrive under pressure are key skills required to succeed in this role.

Responsibilities

• Drive QA strategy and develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test coverage analysis for GPU Driver and Metal technologies
• Perform critical presubmission testing and validation of GPU Drivers
• Design and implement test automation frameworks and tools to support both manual and automated testing workflows
• Develop AI-enabled testing methodologies to improve test efficiency and coverage
• Build and maintain QA infrastructure, including CI/CD integration for automated test execution
• Conduct exploratory testing to identify edge cases and issues that automated tests might miss
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineering teams to understand new features and develop appropriate test strategies
• Communicate test results, quality metrics, and risks clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Mentor team members on testing best practices and automation techniques
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes and methodologies

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Proven experience in both manual testing/QA methodology and test automation development
• Strong experience developing test plans, test cases, and test strategies for complex software systems
• Demonstrated ability in software development with a focus on tools and test automation
• Proficiency with Unix-based operating systems (e.g., Linux, macOS) and command-line interface (CLI) tools
• Experience in Python; Swift is a plus
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of fundamental data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
• Knowledge of AI/ML techniques and their application to software testing
• Familiarity with the complete software development life cycle (SDLC), including requirements, design, development, testing, and deployment
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GPU technologies, graphics APIs (Metal, Vulkan, DirectX), or GPU driver development/testing
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining QA infrastructure and automation frameworks
• Experience with C/C++ programming
• Experience with white-box testing methodologies and code coverage analysis
• Experience with system-level debugging and performance analysis tools
• Understanding of computer architecture and low-level hardware interaction
• Background in developing custom test tools and frameworks from scratch

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 $123,700 and $218,000, 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

At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong. Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

• 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.
• You can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• A range of discounted products and free services.
• 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.