Software Development Engineer in Test, Release Validation Automation

About the position

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. The Release Validation Automation team provides automation support to ensure a high-quality update experience for our customers across all platforms. As a member of the team the work you do will impact each and every one of our customers! We are seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test to help us ensure that our macOS, iOS, tvOS, and watchOS releases continue to be stable, reliable, and bug-free. As a member of our fast-paced group, you will work with groundbreaking technology while enhancing our testing capabilities for new features. You will have a unique and rewarding opportunity to ensure our upcoming products will delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every day.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and expand internal applications, backend services, automation frameworks, and end-to-end functional tests.
• Work closely with Automation and QA Engineers to develop robust solutions that will improve productivity.
• Engage in daily discussions with client teams and cross-functional partners to drive the development of new tools and applications.
• Enhance the coverage and stability of the cross-platform toolchain.
• Develop innovative solutions and strategies to expand the coverage of features delivered to customers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in SDET or Software Development Engineering role.
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience writing in Swift, Objective-C, Python, or similar lower-level languages.
• Strong scripting skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Git and codebase management.
• Experience with XCTest and Xcode.
• Experience with CI/CD Technologies.
• Excellent knowledge and experience with test methodologies (unit testing, integration testing, performance testing, functional testing, etc).
• Ability to investigate, debug and triage difficult problems both independently and cooperatively.
• Highly organized, creative, motivated, and passionate about achieving results.
• Creative thinker and strong problem solver with meticulous attention to detail.
• An enthusiasm for user-focused design & high-quality products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate close interaction with development teams, management, and other organizations within Apple.