Software Development Engineering Test (SDET) - Quality Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking an experienced SDET to define and lead quality architecture for AI-driven digital experiences. You will design test automation strategies for complex API integrations and multi-step workflows and integrate testing with CI/CD pipelines for Apple Pay and eCommerce features.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across Apple to ship high-quality features on aggressive timelines, mentoring peers and driving robust testing practices across mobile and web platforms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with object-oriented programming.
• BS/MS in Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent knowledge of the software development lifecycle, testing methodology, and testing tools.
• Experience in developing test plans, assessing risk, filing appropriate defects, and providing relevant data for test reporting.
• Able to work independently, raise issues, and take corrective action.
• Experience developing and maintaining automation systems that scale.
• Experience testing applications built for mobile devices.
• Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience validating microservices (unit, component, contract, integration tests, etc)
• Passionate about clean code and OO design patterns
• Works well with tight timelines and under pressure

Responsibilities

• Architect automation frameworks - Server and Client
• Work closely with developers to align on feature design, test plans and automation development for CI/CD
• Be a proponent for utilizing GenAI to assist with the above
• Provide go/no-go decisions to the executive team when releasing new features
• Deconstruct complicated features into comprehensive test plans that can be incorporated into our automation pipelines
• Collaborate with developers to shift left and catch bugs sooner
• Build, monitor, and enhance CI/CD pipelines
• Collaborate cross-functionally with technical and non-technical experts across Apple
• Mentor team members and provide technical leadership

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Test automation

CI/CD

Mobile testing

Microservices testing

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS

Swift

Java/Kotlin

Job description

Software Development Engineering Test (SDET) - Quality Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there’s no telling what you could accomplish. The people here don’t just build products — they build the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. Join us, and help us leave the world better than we found it.

Description

The ApplePay & Wallet Engineering organization is seeking for an experienced software engineer to define and lead quality architecture for next-generation,AI-driven digital experiences. In this role, you will lead the test automation strategy and evaluation frameworks for intelligent transactional systems, multi-step automated workflows, and complex API integrations. Additionally, you’ll integrate the testing infrastructure with our continuous integration and continuous deployment systems to ensure that all the tools and services we develop undergo thorough testing and meet our quality standards. You will work cross-functionally with the development, product, and project management teams to deliver on aggressive timelines and ship eCommerce & Apple Pay features that surprise and delight our customers. Come join our team and help us build the future of digital eCommerce payments!

Responsibilities

• Architect automation frameworks - Server and Client
• - Work closely with developers to align on feature design, test plans and automation development for CI/CD
• - Be a proponent for utilizing GenAI to assist with the above
• - Provide go/no-go decisions to the executive team when releasing new features
• - Deconstruct complicated features into comprehensive test plans that can be incorporated into our automation pipelines
• - Collaborate with developers to "shift left" and catch bugs sooner
• - Build, monitor, and enhance CI/CD pipelines
• - Collaborate cross-functionally with technical and non-technical experts across Apple
• - Mentor team members and provide technical leadership

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with object-oriented programming
• - BS/MS in Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• - Excellent knowledge of the software development lifecycle, testing methodology, and testing tools
• - Experience in developing test plans, assessing risk, filing appropriate defects, and providing relevant data for test reporting
• - Able to work independently, raise issues, and take corrective action
• - Experience developing and maintaining automation systems that scale
• - Experience testing applications built for mobile devices
• - Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• - Experience validating microservices (unit, component, contract, integration tests, etc)
• - Passionate about clean code and OO design patterns
• - Works well with tight timelines and under pressure

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of operating systems and networks
• - Experience with AI-assisted development tools
• - Experience with contract testing tools
• - Experience with service virtualization
• - Experience with Kubernetes, AWS a bonus
• - Proficient in Java or Kotlin
• - Proficient in understanding code to look into client side of the automation stack - Swift preferred
• - Experience managing the build & release process for iOS/MacOS projects is a bonus
• Enthusiastic about Apple
• - Team player, able to disagree and find paths forward
• - Passionate about the customer experience
• - Able to cut through ambiguity and deliver results on time

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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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

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