SDET: Low-Level OS & Systems Validation

Socket.dev; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. seeks a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to drive quality across the Darwin ecosystem, partnering with development teams to define test strategy, develop automation, and deliver reliable quality signals for complex, low-level systems.

The ideal candidate has strong OS fundamentals, 3+ years with C and Python, and experience building automated tests and test infrastructure, plus excellent communication across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• OS/UNIX fundamentals and debugging skills.
• 3+ years with C and Python and automated tests.
• Experience defining validation strategies and QA plans.
• Strong communication with cross-functional teams.
• Degree in CS/CE/EE or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Define test strategy across Darwin ecosystem and userspace/runtime.
• Develop robust automation and validation plans.
• Execute validation plans and triage test failures.
• Extend shared test frameworks and build reliable automation.
• Communicate quality status to stakeholders clearly.

Skills

C

Python

Automation testing

Test infrastructure

UNIX

Operating systems

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/CE/EE

Tools

LLDB

Job description

Apple Inc. seeks a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to drive quality across the Darwin ecosystem, partnering with development teams to define test strategy, develop automation, and deliver reliable quality signals for complex, low-level systems.

The ideal candidate has strong OS fundamentals, 3+ years with C and Python, and experience building automated tests and test infrastructure, plus excellent communication across cross-functional teams.