Software Engineer in Test - System Experience, T3E

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

Retirement benefits

Product discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation support

Job summary

Apple seeks a Software Engineer in Test for System Experience, based in San Diego. You will join a multi-disciplinary team responsible for testing major OS components, including SpringBoard and Spotlight, ensuring quality across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS.

The role emphasizes automated and manual testing, CI pipelines, and collaboration with software engineers and QA teams. Proficiency with XCTest and Xcode, plus Swift or Objective-C for testing, is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; 2 years experience can substitute.
• 3 years of software engineer experience.
• Experience with Swift or Objective-C for testing

Responsibilities

• Work on CI testing for Apple OS components.
• Collaborate with software engineers and QA teams.
• Develop automated and manual test suites to ensure high quality.
• Support testing of SpringBoard and Spotlight

Skills

Swift

Objective-C

Automated testing

Test plans

XCTest

Xcode

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Software Engineer in Test - System Experience, T3E

San Diego, California, United States Software and Services

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something — you'll add something. The System Experience Test Engineering team is looking for a driven and dedicated software engineer. As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the unique and phenomenal opportunity to be part of testing the most iconic operating systems. From Lock Screen and Notifications to Spotlight and Settings, the System Experience team is responsible for ensuring the quality of Apple's ecosystems, as well as the apps and frameworks that drive Apple's leading platforms on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS.

Description

As a Software Engineer in Test, you will work on a multi-functional team which is responsible for projects such as SpringBoard and Spotlight. You will work closely with software engineers, project managers and other Apple quality teams. You will ensure that Apple delivers the next generation of its operating systems with the highest quality by providing continuous integration testing. A mix of manual testing supplemented by automated suites help ensure scale, but need to be able to focus on the larger projects while sweating the small UI details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field. Two years of directly related work experience can substitute for the education requirement.
• Three years of experience as a software engineer.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience writing code in Swift or Objective C to test an API, SDK, or Frameworks
• Experience writing and triaging automated software tests (e.g., unit-tests, regression tests, functional tests, stress tests)
• Experience in developing test plans, assessing risk, filing appropriate bugs, and consolidating bug reports
• Experience in driving development and deployment of relevant testing tools and infrastructure
• Experience with XCTest and Xcode
• Detail oriented, analytical, and creative problem solver with passion for quality processes
• Ability to triage problems, prioritize accordingly, and propose a resolution
• Ability to work independently, raise issues and take corrective action

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
• reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
• discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation

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