Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), Video Apps

Apple • San Diego, CA

5d

About The Position

Imagine what you could do here! The people here at Apple don’t just build
products — we craft the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries.
It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that supports the innovation
that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading
environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we
found it. The Video Applications team is looking for a Software Developer in
Test that has experience in macOS apps, still image file formats, video codecs,
audio, and metadata. 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.

Requirements

• Experience as a Software Engineer in Test, programming in Python and/or Swift to prototype features, and create and test with internal tools.
• Proficiency in testing mobile/desktop apps, professional video codecs (such as MXF), professional camera manufacturer codec(s) testing and transcoding.
• Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle, testing methodologies, QA terminology, processes, and test planning.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or an equivalent of 5+ years of experience in QA/QE.

Nice To Haves

• Background in photography, audio, video editing, and/or highly proficient in using image editing software.

Responsibilities

• Planning, designing, writing, maintaining, and executing test cases manually and through automation using Swift and Python.
• Driving 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.
• Balancing a wide variety of deliverables that will rely on your talent for managing priorities and communicating progress/risks effectively and systematically.
• Your ongoing curiosity and dedication to self-education in video/photo technologies as well as new testing techniques are what will set you apart.
• You will be working closely with other team members to help coordinate multi-functional test efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level