Software Engineer in Test, System Applications

at  Apple

SUMMARY

Posted: Aug 1, 2024
Role Number:200561367
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. We are looking for an experienced and strong Software Engineer in Test to help us build and validate the future of some of the core system applications and experiences on macOS and iOS. You’ll be automating our latest exciting new and legacy features as we work to deliver surprise and delight for our customers.

DESCRIPTION

In this role you will join the System Applications automation team. We build and design automated tests and automation infrastructure for some of the core experiences on iOS, macOS, and visionOS including Contacts, Spotlight, iOS Settings, macOS System Settings, Files and more. You will be responsible for taking ownership of one of these key areas of the platform and driving all aspects of automated testing for this component, from UI tests to unit tests, and across different device configurations and locales. You will work with your teammates and contribute to shared automation frameworks and you will work cross-functionally with other teams at Apple to drive automated testability for your component. Along the way, you’ll learn the development process used at Apple to build our operating systems and become a key leader in shipping our software releases with the quality our customers expect.

• At least 4 years prior Software Engineer in Test experience in industry
• Strong problem solving skills - ability to triage test and product issues, propose solutions, and help with prioritization
• Desire to help us build the best future experiences for our users
• Keen eye for detail

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent programming fundamentals, with experience preferably in Swift/Objective-C
• Strong familiarity with Xcode and debugging tools
• Excellent working knowledge of iOS and macOS

• At least 4 years prior Software Engineer in Test experience in industry
• Strong problem solving skills - ability to triage test and product issues, propose solutions, and help with prioritization
• Desire to help us build the best future experiences for our users
• Keen eye for detai