Software Development Engineer in Test (Software Updates)

Summary

Posted: Feb 25, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number:200592747

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 eliver 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. Apple’s Core OS group ensures the OS is inseparable from each device’s identity as a whole. That’s because this group is committed to building fully integrated operating systems that combine hardware, software, and apps into a single Apple experience! Join the Apple Software Update Quality Engineering team responsible for ensuring the highest quality of OS updates at the heart of Apple products known to surprise and delight millions of customers by working on exciting new products. The nature of the position requires the candidate to have excellent communication skills, strong technical and debugging skills, along with a drive to make a difference. You will be working in a fast paced environment, interacting directly with software development team and other QA teams cross functionally.

Description

Description

Core Responsibilities Include: Help debug/triage issues spanning across hardware and software. Create test plans to validate new and existing software update areas. Create & maintain automated tests to enable comprehensive testing of Software Update technology. Collaborate with Software Development team, quality engineers to support rapid code changes. Work with leads to articulate failures and identify issue trends, and quantify impact with focus on customer experience. Strong bug reporting skills and communicate clearly with leads, management and cross functional teams. Actively involve in team code reviews, design and test discussions. Own overall testing and quality of the small projects for which you are responsible.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Some experience through internships working in corporate setting on projects based on Python, C or similar languages.
• Experience with automation tools development or QA projects
• BS in Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent.

Key Qualifications

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience setting up Continuous Integration systems that support multiple projects.
• Experience with Python, C, ObjC, Swift is a plus.
• Self learner, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deliver work on tight deadline.
• Creative thinker with the ability to multi task in fast paced environment.

Education & Experience

Education & Experience

Additional Requirements

Additional Requirements

Pay & Benefits

Pay & Benefits

• 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 $115,700 and $204,000, 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.

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• Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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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