Senior SDET - Video Codec & AI-Driven Testing

Apple Inc.; Cupertino, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock programs

Discounted Apple products

Education reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California, is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test for video codecs. You will design and implement test strategies for video processing across iOS/macOS/watchOS platforms, focusing on encoding/decoding, editing, and ML-based workflows.

You will code in C/C++, Objective-C/Swift, Python, and Shell, build test harnesses, automate quality evaluations, triage failures, and partner with R&D to deliver the highest quality video experiences.

Qualifications

• Test design and development for video processing frameworks and low-level codec software across iOS/macOS/tvOS/visionOS.
• Design test cases and architect test harnesses; automate quality evaluation pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD practices and debugging in complex software systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement test strategies for video codecs and processing pipelines.
• Develop tests in C/C++, Objective-C/Swift, Python, and Shell scripting.
• Build and maintain test harnesses and automated validation tools.
• Collaborate with R&D engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality video experiences.

Skills

C/C++

Objective-C/Swift

Python

LLM workflows

CI/CD

Education

BS in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

XCTest

PyTest

Job description

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California, is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test for video codecs. You will design and implement test strategies for video processing across iOS/macOS/watchOS platforms, focusing on encoding/decoding, editing, and ML-based workflows.

You will code in C/C++, Objective-C/Swift, Python, and Shell, build test harnesses, automate quality evaluations, triage failures, and partner with R&D to deliver the highest quality video experiences.