Job Details

Software Development Engineer - Test

Cupertino, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Apr 30, 2025

Role Number: 200602384

The Apple Maps QE Team is seeking a highly technical Software Engineer in Test to drive automation testing and develop test infrastructure for our internal software applications. We're looking for creative thinkers who would like to play a key role in qualifying critical data pipelines that are responsible for managing the quality for maps data. This position requires a diligent, hardworking and self-motivated individual with strong problem solving skills who can contribute in a dynamic team environment.

Description

This role, will be responsible for testing the web services and pipelines that are used for managing the maps data and integration with various backend components. You will be helping to define the strategy to ensure the pipeline functionality meets the overall quality bar, work in collaboration with the development team to ensure testability of the design, implement the automation framework, write automation to test components that make up this ecosystem to ensure integration works end-to-end. As a big data system, you’ll be expected to work with internal partners to understand the data set and scenarios that the pipeline will need to handle. We are looking for a candidate with strong computer science fundamentals, who is a strong programmer, but prefers to focus on the testing-related problems that span across multiple teams, as well as a strong analytical mindset to investigate integration issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field.

• Familiarity with software quality testing and automation.

• Knowledge of at least one of the following programming languages: Python, JavaScript, Java.

• Experience in testing APIs/Web Services.

• Source control and build tools experience with GIT, Jenkins.

• Experience with Continuous Integration and software build processes.

• Hunger to learn and explore new technologies to optimize the existing process.

• Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of QA processes (test case planning, feature ownership, automation reporting and triage, bug reporting, regression).

• Knowledge of test automation frameworks, automation framework architecture, design, development and scripting languages.

• Hands-on experience in JavaScript, Playwright or Selenium.

• Ability to work cross-functionally across multiple teams.

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 $121,900 and $214,500, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

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