Software Development Engineer in Test, Full Stack, Creativity Apps

Apple, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 263,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental coverage

Employee stock programs

Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple, Inc. in San Diego, CA seeks a Software Development Engineer in Test for full-stack creativity apps. You will design and run tests for iOS/macOS, cloud-based services, and APIs, with a focus on on-device ML/AI features for creative tools. Passion for video editing and creative workflows is a plus.

The role emphasizes building scalable test frameworks, automating mobile and web tests, and collaborating across teams to ship rock-solid features for millions of Apple users.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as SDET or similar engineering role.
• Experience designing, developing, and maintaining scalable test automation for mobile and web using XCTest, Selenium, or WebdriverIO.
• Proficiency testing iOS/macOS apps, cloud-based frameworks, and APIs.
• Experience developing/validating GenAI tools or AI-adjacent projects.
• Strong CI/CD exposure with Jenkins, Xcode Server.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, write, maintain, and execute test strategy and plans.
• Drive quality improvements and process changes; report bugs with isolation/regression techniques.
• Coordinate multi-functional test efforts and communicate progress and risks.

Skills

3+ years SDET

Test automation

CI/CD

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

XCTest

Selenium

WebdriverIO

Jenkins

Xcode Server

Job description

Software Development Engineer in Test, Full Stack, Creativity Apps

San Diego, California, United States Software and Services

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming outstanding products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job, and there's no telling what you could accomplish.The Creativity Applications team is looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test who has experience in shipping iOS/macOS applications, cloud-based frameworks, and APIs with the highest quality, validating new and innovative on-device ML and AI features in the creative space. You will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to help shape upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every day. 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 strategy and test plans. You will drive 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 will be the key to your success. This role requires balancing a wide variety of deliverables that will rely on your talent for managing priorities and communicating progress and risks effectively and systematically. Your ongoing curiosity and dedication to self-education in AI/ML technologies, video/photo/music/productivity applications, editing software, as well as new testing techniques, is what will set you apart. You will be working closely with other team members to help coordinate multi-functional test efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Software Development Engineer in Test or similar engineering roles.
• Proven experience designing, developing, and maintaining scalable test automation frameworks for mobile and web platforms using tools like XCTest, Selenium, or WebdriverIO.
• Proficiency in testing iOS/macOS and/or mobile apps, cloud-based frameworks, and framework APIs.
• Experience developing/validating GenAI tools or working on AI-adjacent projects.
• Demonstrable experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and associated tools (e.g., Jenkins, Xcode Server).
• Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or we may consider an equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience of working on Creator or Creative platform and applications.
• Familiar with Apple ecosystem and writing automation for Apple platforms including iOS and macOS.
• Experience with photo, video, and cloud editing workflows using creative applications is a plus.
• Experience in large-scale web applications and cross-platform test automation.

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 $142,300 and $263,300, 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

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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.

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