Software Development Engineer in Test - Siri

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Description


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 Siri Quality Engineering team is seeking a software development engineer in test to support building test frameworks and tools that best enable the qualification of Siri and exceed our customer’s expectations. Think beyond what features are supposed to do and creatively seek ways to measure qualitative experiences. You will ultimately be part of a collaborative team that’s responsible for understanding how well our products work, advocating for critical changes, and representing how they’ll be experienced by our customers. We are a nimble, fast-paced team that relies heavily on a tight relationship between engineering, program management, and quality engineering. As a member of our passionate group in Siri, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to shape and improve our products to delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every day.

Description

In this role, you will be responsible for shipping world-class user experiences and act as the voice of our end-users. As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you will help with developing and maintaining automated test frameworks and tools for exercising various features of Siri and continuously look for ways to improve and enhance system reliability and performance. This role requires strong programming fundamentals and automation experience to help in all phases of the product release cycle. You will be responsible for designing and maintaining automation frameworks which involve deep integration and close collaboration with a multi-functional team of Software Development & QA engineers, architects, program managers, and other domain experts. Responsibilities include defining, implementing, and continuously evolving automated test frameworks, monitoring CI performance, test result analysis, as well as test triage and reporting. In this role you should be able to identify gaps in existing test plans and close them with scalability and maintainability in mind. You will be responsible for driving all the quality work you're doing and be a strong advocate for quality in the overall software development process. This position requires a self-motivated and dynamic individual with strong technical and communication skills who can give in a team environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of industry experience.

Strong passion for quality assurance in software, including developing and maintaining automated test libraries and tools.

Strong programming and software design skills, preferably in Swift and/or Python.

Excellent knowledge of and experience with test methodologies ranging from functional unit tests to non-functional exploratory testing.

Experience in building automated UI and non-UI tests for user facing applications or system frameworks.

Ability to proactively triage, investigate, and debug difficult technical and UX problems independently as well as collaboratively.

BA/BS in Computer Science/ Engineering or equivalent experience in related field

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of the Apple development ecosystem using Xcode, Xcode Cloud, and XCTest/XCUITest preferred, but not required.

Experience with or knowledge of Machine Learned (ML) systems and associated qualification approaches.

Creative problem solver with a knack for building scalable solutions in a collective and multi-functional space.

Highly organized with strong planning skills to estimate, update, and communicate progress.

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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.

Company

Apple

Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. Apple’s six software platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, and Apple TV+. Apple’s more than 150,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth and to leaving the world better than we found it.

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